#paraeducators

It's one thing to say "you must work hard!" Or "that must be rewarding." My job is hard in a lot of ways, and I work my ass off, and it IS rewarding. But the whole "god bless you" or "oh you must be a saint I could NEVER" ...it tells me exactly what you think of kids with special needs, and immediately puts you on my list of people I don't trust with my students.

DESE is creating a series of e-learning modules to help districts train and onboard paraeducators. Your ideas and suggestions are needed! Paraeducators are often left out of the planning and development of professional learning. While districts should still provide high quality learning opportunities for all paraeducators, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in developing a…

Para educators, also known as paraprofessionals or instructional assistants, are individuals who work in educational settings to provide support to teachers and students. Their roles can vary widely depending on the needs of the students and the specific requirements of the educational institution. Para educators assist and support teachers in various capacities. Their responsibilities may…

Paraeducators truly are unsung heroes. Schools could not do what they do without them.

I am a public-school teacher and have been for the past 13 years. So much has changed in the world of education during my time in the classroom. Programs have come and gone, we have dabbled in the art of online teaching, social media has made everything more complicated, and we have increased our safety measures by indescribable amounts. One thing that has not changed, however, is the fact that…