Paraeducator News

Betty Montgomery

2008-10-12T05:36:25Z

Betty Montgomery, Staff Development Specialist and Executive Vice-President of the SEIU Local 500 discusses paraprofessionals and why she enjoys attending the National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals Conference: Thanks Betty! 2009 Conference Information Read More......(read more)

Paraeducator on Survivor

2008-09-30T04:33:57Z

If you are looking for someone to cheer for on the television show Survivor this season, consider throwing your support behind Susie Smith . Her official bio lists her occupation as a hairdresser, but in an article titled, 'Survivor' mom back in Iowa Read More......(read more)

Para Post: A Newsletter for Wisconsin Paraprofessionals

2008-09-17T04:47:35Z

You probably already know about our newsletter , but there are also a number of other excellent newsletters that focus on paraprofessional issues. As a new feature, we will be sharing with you some of the content in paraeducator newsletters around the Read More......(read more)

2009 National Conference in Salt Lake City

2008-09-17T04:29:58Z

In case you missed our last newsletter , the 2009 National Conference for Paraprofessionals will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 30th to May 2nd. More details are available on the conference page including: Call for Papers - Submit your proposal Read More......(read more)

Words of Wisdom from Anna Lou Pickett

2008-09-14T04:48:24Z

We have a number of videos from the 2008 National Conference that we will be sharing in the next few weeks. To begin with, here is a short 2-minute clip of Ann Lou Pickett, the founder of the National Resources Center for Paraprofessionals. Anna Lou shares Read More......(read more)

Dalton Sherman- I Believe in Me, Do You Believe in Me?

2008-08-27T05:26:04Z

This is an outstanding video to watch as you begin the school year: From Dalton Sherman: There's probably easier ways to make a living, but I want to tell you, on behalf of all of the students in Dallas, we need you. We need you now more than ever. Additional Read More......(read more)

Teacher Assistant Nominated for State Award

2008-08-26T16:20:50Z

From Ocala, Florida, a well done article on Katrina Lamar, a 24-year veteran teacher assistant who was selected as Marion County's School-Related Person of the Year. From Superintendent of Schools Jim Yancey: "In addition to her family and professional Read More......(read more)

Speech from the Eucational Support Professional of the Year in Iowa

2008-06-18T04:51:44Z

A video on YouTube of Sheryl Traetow, a paraeducator at Hansen Elementary School in Cedar Falls, Iowa accepting the Education Support Professional of the Year Award from the Iowa State Education Association. Read More......(read more)

Speech from the Educational Support Professional of the Year in Iowa

2008-06-18T04:51:44Z

NRCP Website- What is Available, Where we are Going and How it Can Help You Presentation

2008-04-18T23:28:36Z

Here is another presentation from today- this one goes through each of the sections of our website and gives a little bit of insight into some of the projects we are planning on working on in the coming months. Enjoy! read more Read More......(read more)

Pictures from the 2008 National Conference

2008-04-18T04:59:51Z

The first batch of pictures from the 2008 National Conference in Hartford, CT are now available. Look for more to be added in the coming days! View and comment on the pictures here Read More......(read more)

Online Paraprofessional Resources- How to Find the Diamond in the Rough Presentation

2008-04-18T04:24:06Z

Here are the slides and notes from my first presentation today at the conference today on some ways to find good resources online: read more Read More......(read more)

Para Educator of the Year by the National Association for Bilingual Education

2008-04-11T04:17:23Z

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......(read more)

Congratulations to Vermont-NEA Education Support Professional of the Year!

2008-04-11T04:09:54Z

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......(read more)