Call for Papers 2012 Conference

Paraeducator/ Teacher Teams: Two-Steppin' in the Right Direction!

30th National Conference on the Training and Employment of Paraeducators

March 1-March 3, 2012 in San Antonio Texas at the Hilton Placio del Rio

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Suggested Topics

This year we are especially interested in the following topics, but as always, we encourage proposals that expand horizons.

Research Initiatives focusing on paraeducator effectiveness, training and supervision, one-on-one use of paraeducators, or other pertinent topics.

Statewide or local initiatives to set standards and parameters for:

• Statewide assessment activities designed to meet requirements of federal legislation, i.e., No Child Left Behind and IDEA.
• Hierarchies of skill and knowledge competencies required to work in different levels of paraeducator positions.
• Paraeducator roles in RTI (Response to Intervention) programs
• Training and professional development opportunities for paraeducators.
• Development of effective partnerships among provider agencies, 2- and 4-year colleges, unions, and other stakeholders.

Hands on Sessions specifically designed to strengthen the on-the-job performance of paraeducators working in Title I programs, inclusive classrooms or one-on-one job assignments, home- and center-based early childhood programs, ALS/bilingual education, and vocational/transitional services.

Incentives for Retaining a Skilled Paraeducator Work Force (e.g. career pathways, credentialing flexible degree programs, collaborative articulated systems between provider agencies and 2- and 4-year colleges).

Standards and professionally developed models for preparing teachers and other supervisors to work effectively with paraeducators and direct service providers in education and other human services.

Emerging Roles for Paraeducators in occupational, speech/language, physical therapy and other disciplines.

NOTES

• Screens, carts and electrical switch plates will be provided in all rooms.
• NO LCD PROJECTORS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE NRCP.
• Proposals that promote commercially available products, services, or programs will not be selected. Such products can be displayed in our Exhibitor /Vendor space. See exhibitor application.
• Because the conference is self-sustaining, it is necessary for ALL presenters to register and pay the fee.