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This second edition of a workbook for education paraprofessionals includes updates on legislation, new case studies, and improved reproducible forms that help paraprofessionals and educators clarify responsibilities, generate student profiles, reach consensus on crucial classroom issues, and rate student participation in daily classroom routines. Many activities, personal stories, and planning guides are included, along with information on classroom management, the family's role in education planning, and creating IEPs and curricular adaptations. The author is higher education project coordinator at the Vermont Department of Education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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With the rising demand for paraprofessional training and the requirements for highly qualified personnel in every classroom, it's the perfect time for a fully revised third edition of this popular, activity-packed workbook. Carefully updated throughout with timely, engaging new material, this interactive guide helps teachers and paraprofessionals work together to create the most effective inclusive classrooms. Collaborating on creative and enlightening activities, teachers and paraprofessionals will learn how towork more effectively with students who have a variety of disabilities, including autismclarify their roles and responsibilitiesprovide individualized curricular and instructional support for each studentimprove communication among members of the educational teamuse positive behavioral support to successfully address behavior challengesA must-have new edition of a book that's sold more than 10,000 copies since 1997, this research-based and user-friendly workbook will help paraprofessionals and teachers work toward their common goal: creating classroom and school communities that welcome and support all students.What's Newapproximately 20 new photocopiable forms and exercisesthe very latest on education legislation and requirementsstronger emphasis on middle and secondary schoolguidelines in every chapter that help paraprofessionals self-advocatenew chapter on team communication and confidentiality
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