Call for Papers

Keyed In, Logged On, Charged Up! Paraprofessionals Connecting With 21st Century Learners

29th National Conference on the Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals

May 12-May 14, 2011 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg Pennsylvania

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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 paraprofessional positions.
• Paraprofessional roles in RTI (Response to Intervention) programs
• Training and professional development opportunities for paraprofessionals.
• 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 paraprofessionals 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 Paraprofessional 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 paraprofessionals and direct service providers in education and other human services.

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

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NOTES

• 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.

Proposals are due by Friday, August 27th

If your proposal is selected, you will be notified by the September 17th.