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title | : | The Paraeducator in the Elementary School Classroom : Facilitator's Manual |
author | : | Page, Diane R.; Page, Deborah S |
publisher | : | Scarecrow Press |
isbn10 | asin | : | 0810838729 |
print isbn13 | : | 9780810838727 |
ebook isbn13 | : | 9780585386232 |
language | : | English |
subject | Teachers' assistants--Training of, Employee training personnel. |
publication date | : | 2001 |
lcc | : | LB1734.5.P334 2001eb |
ddc | : | 372.114124 |
subject | : | Teachers' assistants--Training of, Employee training personnel. |
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The Paraeducator in the Elementary School Classroom
Facilitator's Manual
Diane R. Page
Deborah S. Page

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Disclaimer:
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SCARECROW PRESS, INC.
A Scarecrow Education Book
Published in the United States of America
by Scarecrow Press, Inc.
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www.scarecrowpress.com
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Copyright 2001 by Diane R. Page and Deborah S. Page
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ISBN: 0-8108-3872-9
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Manufactured in the United States of America.
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Contents
List of Transparencies | vii |
List of Handouts | ix |
Acknowledgments | xi |
Introduction | xiii |
The Qualified Facilitator | xv |
The Successful Facilitator | xvii |
Part One: Preparing for Training |
Checklist for Paraeducator Training | |
Morning Preparation | |
Paraeducator Training Agenda |
Two-Day Plan | |
Three-Day Plan | |
Warm-Up Activity - Day 1 | |
Warm-Up Activity - Day 2 | |
Warm-Up Activity - Day 3 | |
Cool-Down Activity - Day 1 | |
Support Activity #1 | |
Support Activity #2 | |
Paraeducator Training Evaluation | |
How to Use This Manual | |
Notes about SPED Training Module | |
Part Two: The Training |
TM 1: Who Are You? | |
TM 2: Are You Qualified? | |
TM 3: What Can You Expect? | |
TM 4: What about Instruction? | |
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TM 5: What Are Professional Relationships? How Are They Important? | |
TM 6: Are You Confused about Safety? | |
TM 7: What Do You Need to Know about Classroom Management and Discipline? | |
TM 8: What Does the Elementary School Look Like? | |
TM 9: What Do School Administrators, Principals, and Teachers Mean When They Say...? Are You Still Confused? | |
TM 10: Look How Much You Know! | |
TM 11: Just for the Classroom Teacher! | |
TM 12: Reflection Time for You - The Paraeducator in the Elementary School Classroom! | |
SPED TM: SPED: What Is It? What Does It Mean to Be a SPED Paraeducator? | |
Addendum to SPED TM | |
Certificate of Appreciation | |
References | |
About the Authors | |
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List of Transparencies
Training Module 1 |
Your Beginnings | |
Who Are You? | |
Training Module 2 |
The Twelve Mighty Musts | |
Training Module 4 |
Worksheet Answer Key | |
Sarah's Worksheet | |
Derrick's Worksheet | |
Keesha's Worksheet | |
Reteaching Success | |
"If America's only educational duty..." | |
Training Module 7 |
Classroom Management and Discipline | |
Training Module 9 |
Count the Squares | |
Multiple Intelligences | |
Training Module 10 |
"Education is a funny thing." | |
Training Module 11 |
"The mediocre teacher..." | |
"Burnout..." | |
SPED Training Module - Optional |
SPED Training Module Questions | |
What Is Special Education? | |
SPED Paraeducator Roles | |
Reauthorization Act of 1997 | |
Exceptionalities That Require SPED Services | |
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List of Handouts
Part One |
* Bingo Activity | |
* Paraeducator Pie | |
Training Module 1 |
Wendy's "Post Rush Employee #2" | |
Wendy's "Performance Observation Checklist" | |
Training Module 4 |
* Arithmetic Test | |
* Brain Busters | |
Training Module 5 |
Conflict Resolution Worksheet (Assistant Teacher) | |
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