Paraeducator News

Paraeducator on Survivor

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:33:57 GMT

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)

Para Post: A Newsletter for Wisconsin Paraprofessionals

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:47:35 GMT

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)

2009 National Conference in Salt Lake City

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:29:58 GMT

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)

Words of Wisdom from Anna Lou Pickett

Anonymous — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:48:24 GMT

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)

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

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:26:04 GMT

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)

Teacher Assistant Nominated for State Award

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:20:50 GMT

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)

Speech from the Eucational Support Professional of the Year in Iowa

The Para Place — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:51:44 GMT

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

The Para Place — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:51:44 GMT

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

The Para Place — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:28:36 GMT

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

The Para Place — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:59:51 GMT

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

The Para Place — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:24:06 GMT

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

The Para Place — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:17:23 GMT

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)

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

The Para Place — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:09:54 GMT

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)

Congressman "Walks a Day in My 'Para' Shoes"

The Para Place — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:09:23 GMT

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)