EXTERNAL PD INFO: Professional Development to Support Arizona Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, Teachers, and Administrators

The Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with ADE/ESS, is pleased to offer Saturday Mornings with the NRCP to paraeducators, related service providers, teachers, and administrators working in Arizona public education agencies.

The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, and Interveners (NRCP) hosts the two-hour sessions on the second Saturday of each month through July 2025. The sessions are based on the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Core Competencies for Special Education Paraeducators and include topics such as paraeducator roles and responsibilities and effective behavior management strategies.

Upcoming webinars will occur on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Please be aware of your time zone and adjust accordingly. Topics include the following:

October 12, 2024

Prevention and Intervention for Severe Behavioral Issues

November 9, 2024

Strategies for Paraeducators Working in Secondary Settings

December 14, 2024

Student and Staff Wellness: Trauma-Informed Practices for Kids and Preventing Educator Burnout

Teacher and paraeducator teams are encouraged to sign up together. The $100 registration fee includes twelve live webinars and extended access to the recordings via a Canva site until August 2025. Those who register will receive information on how to access the recordings.

Register for Saturday Mornings with the NRCP.

The attached flyer includes additional information about the professional learning series. Please email Laura Lema with any questions.