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Spanish Fork Junior High (Utah) paraeducator Lesley Johnson was recently named the Nebo School District's Secondary Resource Paraeducator of the Year. From the article: "I feel like I can't do my job without her," said Spanish Fork Junior High teacher Read More...
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One of the most popular posts on our site is a discussion started by a para from Sioux City, Iowa asking what paraeducators make in different states . The 100 replies to that question show that there is a lot of interest in that area. If you enjoyed that Read More...
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Channel WSAV in Savannah, Georgia highlights Caroline Hester: The mother and paraprofessional who grew up on Isle of Hope is in the midst of a tough journey... View the video of Caroline below: Read the full article: Fight *** Cancer And Depending On Read More...
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The U.S. Department of Education is offering $1.5 million for up to 10 Paraprofessional Pre-Service Program Improvement Grants. The purpose of the grant is to improve services and results for children with disabilities. These grants are designed to help Read More...
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Introduction to a great article by Richard Finegan : I have a degree in journalism, a law degree, and am only a few hours short of being certified as a mild-moderate special education teacher. So why am I working as a para-educator/classroom aide? His Read More...
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This is a great article that answers the questions, What do Paraeducators Do? , What Training Do Paraeducators Receive? , and What Standards Are There for Paraeducators? . From the article: Paraeducators generally work under the supervision of the teacher. Read More...
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Here are a few paraprofessional news and views from around the Internet: Thirteen Things I Enjoy About my Job A paraeducator with a blog shares thirteen things that she likes about her job, including #5: The job is challenging. I need to be a detective Read More...
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Whether her students call her "schoolteacher" or "maestra de escuela," Josie Guillen will be ready with all the answers to their questions - in either language. Congratulations to Jose Guillen from South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona Read More...
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Here is a little bit about Becky Auger from the article : "Becky represents the professionalism and dedication that all educators demonstrate daily in our state's excellent public schools," said Vermont-NEA President Angelo Dorta. "I and the members of Read More...
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In Connecticut, Congressman Joe Courtney spent the day with paras "in Mansfield Public Schools to raise awareness of the job responsibilities and expectations of Connecticut's paraeducators." You can read all about his experiences on this page , including Read More...
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Michelle Auger was recently awarded the Paraprofessional of the Year award at Richmond Hill Elementary School, an award voted on by her peers. Her husband Tim said this about her: "I think she really deserves this," he said. "I know, on the home front, Read More...
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Northwestern University has put a number of videos on YouTube about students who are taking their online classes. One of the videos is about Jean who is a paraprofessional for a special needs preschool program. She discusses her work as a paraprofessional Read More...
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More than 40 instructional aides from schools across Henrico County attended last night's public hearing on the district's proposed 2008-09 budget. Their message was clear: Instructional aides should make at least half the salary of teachers. One parent Read More...
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Jackie Lingen was recently selected as the FM 105.1 Woman of the Week (Fargo, ND). From her teacher who nominated her: Jackie is my paraprofessional in my classroom. I am a first year “special needs” teacher that works with Preschool students. Jackie Read More...
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Kari is a "woman given the awesome task of raising 6 children, 2 of them with special needs". Her blog includes personal and insightful insights on raising her children and living life. Today's post includes an experience with her son Ben initiated by Read More...
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