I would be interested in finding out more if a conference is planned. It would be nice if it was in June or July, when we're not in school. Truly some kind of an organization is needed if we are ever to be respected and paid appropriately.
I would be interested in a state conference in the summer. I am also seeking respect, realistic pay, benifits that increase with time, and job security. I think paraprofessionals should have a voice at the state and district levels. Special education is changing rapidly and we are being effected without being heard from. Do other states have unions that accept paras? How can we start a union in Kansas?
by Linda J. Bush (not verified) - 03/06/2008 - 9:37am
I have been in contact with the State Director of Special Education for the State of Kansas concerning the State Conference we used to have. She was very interested in having this again. The last I heard from her she was looking into finding somone from the State Department to be in charge. I let her know that I would do any thing I could to help get it going again.
Linda Bush
Paraeducator
Eisenhower Middle School
Kansas City, Kansas
I would also help. I am in SW Kansas so anything I can do let me know. I know of some paras who would be very interested in a conference, I would be happy to spread the word.
by Linda Bush (not verified) - 01/08/2009 - 10:25am
Colleen Riley at the Kansas State Department is the person I have been in contact with. Please email her and let her know that you would also help and that there is an interest from your area for a Kansas State Conference and there would be others who would help. She is the one in charge of the Special Education Department. Below is her email address.
Now, one year later, has
Now, one year later, has anyone followed up on a conference or unionizing?
l.e.l.
Is there a para conference in
Is there a para conference in kansas? does anyone know yet?
I would love to know if there
I would love to know if there is one. I have yet to find any para workshop session in the state of Kansas.
state conference
I would be interested in finding out more if a conference is planned. It would be nice if it was in June or July, when we're not in school. Truly some kind of an organization is needed if we are ever to be respected and paid appropriately.
l.e.l.
union?
I would be interested in a state conference in the summer. I am also seeking respect, realistic pay, benifits that increase with time, and job security. I think paraprofessionals should have a voice at the state and district levels. Special education is changing rapidly and we are being effected without being heard from. Do other states have unions that accept paras? How can we start a union in Kansas?
State Para Confernece
I have been in contact with the State Director of Special Education for the State of Kansas concerning the State Conference we used to have. She was very interested in having this again. The last I heard from her she was looking into finding somone from the State Department to be in charge. I let her know that I would do any thing I could to help get it going again.
Linda Bush
Paraeducator
Eisenhower Middle School
Kansas City, Kansas
Linda, i know that it has
Linda, i know that it has been sometime but I would be interested in helping with a conferance in Kansas, what canI do? I live in Wichita
Linda, I would be glad to
Linda,
I would be glad to assist you in any way that I can. Please keep me informed as to any process that is made.
State para conference
I would also help. I am in SW Kansas so anything I can do let me know. I know of some paras who would be very interested in a conference, I would be happy to spread the word.
State Conference
Colleen Riley at the Kansas State Department is the person I have been in contact with. Please email her and let her know that you would also help and that there is an interest from your area for a Kansas State Conference and there would be others who would help. She is the one in charge of the Special Education Department. Below is her email address.
Thanks,
Linda Bush
criley@ksde.org
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