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5 Strategies to Support Your Paraprofessionals
So it's time we provide them with the SUPPORT they deserve.
One of the reasons paras leave the field is due to a lack of meaningful support...and that’s something we can directly address to make a difference.
One of the reasons paras leave the field is due to a lack of meaningful support.
And not having support leads to frustration, burnout, and eventually, departure from the field.
Fortunately, that’s something we can directly address to make a difference.
This episode explains 5 strategies to help you be successful in supporting your staff and provides insights into how to actually make it happen.
Tune in to hear more about these 5 strategies:
- Professional Development
- Mentorship and Coaching
- Regular Check-Ins and Feedback
- Emotional Support
- Access to Resources
Of course, fitting these strategies into a busy school day might seem challenging, but it's not an "if" they should be done, it's a "must." Here are some ways to ensure support is given to your staff:
- Be a role model.
- Take advantage of PD days.
- Utilize downtime for short training sessions.
- Facilitate mentorship pairings.
- Integrate quick check-ins into the daily schedule.
- Foster a supportive culture.
- Organize a centralized resource library.
Mentioned in the episode:
Ep #16: Sharing the Love: Why I Don't Use 1:1 Paraprofessionals
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A resource for you!
A great way to support your staff is through the use of a Paraprofessional Handbook. This paraprofessional handbook will provide you with the structure, information and forms you need to train the parapros in your special education program.
This colorful, fun paraprofessional handbook is completely editable and jammed packed full of beneficial information your paras need to feel prepared to complete all aspects of their job.
Edit the parts that pertain to your specific school and classroom through Powerpoint and print the parts of the handbook you need in color or in black/white. Put into page protectors and put it all together into a binder. Then review this handbook with your paras at the beginning of every school year.
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