Paraprofessional Literacy Training

As a paraprofessional, you are often the first resource when students need learning support in literacy. This workshop will provide you with a deeper understanding of the foundations of successful reading, as well as techniques and strategies you can use to effectively support students as readers and thinkers.

During this training, participants will:

- Understand the foundation of successful reading
- Develop a toolkit for supporting students as readers and thinkers in the classroom, including:

Techniques to provide appropriate support while gradually releasing the work to students in order to promote greater independence
Useful prompts and cues to redirect or encourage learning
Effective strategies for students to use before, during, and after reading to promote understanding

- Practice applying new tools in “If-you-observe-this-behavior,-then-try-this” scenarios

Audience: Paraprofessionals who support students in grades K-12 during literacy and/or English Language Arts instruction

This event will be offered virtually in two half day sessions:
April 23, 2020 - 9:00am-12:00pm
May 7, 2020 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Zoom links will be sent to participants closer to event dates

Cost:

$125/person
NO COST to CESA #1 Independent Charter schools*

*If you are not certain if your district is a CESA #1 Independent Charter school, please reach out to Kristy Schroeder prior to registration. Those who register that are not CESA #1 Independent Charter schools will be charged in full.

Wireless Policy: If you will be bringing a laptop (not required), please make sure it is fully charged. You may also wish to familiarize yourself with our Guest Wireless Internet Access at CESA #1 and our Guest Wireless FAQ's.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): CESA #1 will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities attending our workshops or events. If you require accommodations, please contact the workshop coordinator for that event.