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Second Edition
Overview
You’ll find real-world answers from experts in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook. Passionate inclusion advocates Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod bring you a practical guide to surviving and thriving as an integral part of your school’s inclusive team.
Key Areas of Focus
- Collaboration: Work with other team members.
- Accommodations and Modifications: Choose appropriate strategies for individual students.
- Peer Connections: Facilitate relationships among students.
- Fading Support: Gradually reduce assistance as students become more independent.
You'll find a treasure trove of tools—including activities, learning checks, reproducible templates, FAQs, and short to-do lists—to help you reflect on your practice and strengthen your daily work.
Quotes
“Whether you are a paraprofessional looking for ways to support students, collaborate, and communicate with team members; a teacher seeking ideas for educating and supporting the paraprofessionals on your team; or an administrator needing guidance on how to supervise programs or grow an inclusive school, this book will provide answers and many ‘ah-ha!’ moments.” —Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
“Paraprofessionals are some of the unsung heroes of inclusive education... This book provides a wealth of practical tips and tools and will be immediately useful for paraprofessionals and the teachers who supervise them.” —Cheryl M. Jorgensen, Ph.D.,
What's New
- New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence.
- Updated research, practices, digital tools, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book.
About the Authors
Julie Causton, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling, former professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program at Syracuse University.
Kate MacLeod, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Maine at Farmington and founder and consultant at Inclusive Schooling.
Contents
- The Paraprofessional
- Inclusive Education
- Special Education
- Collaborating With Others
- Rethinking Your Students: Presuming Competence
- Providing Academic Supports
- Providing Social Supports
- Providing Behavior Supports
- Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence
- Supporting Yourself
Table of Task Responsibilities
| Type of task | Examples of tasks |
|---|---|
| Instructional tasks | Reviewing vocabulary, reteaching math methods, assisting during science lab |
| Behavioral support tasks | Providing positive reinforcement, following a behavior plan |
| Clerical tasks | Making copies, enlarging materials |
| Supervision tasks | Supervising students on the bus |
| Planning or preparation | Making a math game, preparing materials |
| Personal care tasks | Helping students dress, assisting with restroom use |
Reflective Activities
Take a moment to consider the tasks and roles you currently do on a daily basis. Do they align with the roles and tasks in the table? What roles and tasks would you like to incorporate into your daily work?
Conclusion
Understanding your roles and responsibilities is essential in order to do your job effectively. This chapter discussed the importance of the job of a paraprofessional, and common tasks that support students with disabilities.