There are now over 25 presentations available online from the 2013 conference. Stay tuned for more information coming soon on the Call for Papers for the 2014 NRCP Conference.
There are now over 25 presentations we have received and posted on our site from the 2011 National Conference. If you missed the conference or would like to back and review some of the sessions they are available here.
Keyed In, Logged On, Charged Up! Paraprofessionals Connecting with 21st Century Learners
The conference started off this morning with the opening keynote address from Marilyn Likins and Gina R. Scala. Gina talked about knewly revised Knowledge & Skill Standards for Paraprofessionals from CEC (coming soon) and the importance of being involved in legislative issues. Gina challenged everyone in the audience to send a letter to a legislator once a week.
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit.” ~Harry S. Truman
Marilyn then reviewed the work fo the National Paraeducator Leadership Forum last summer and the top 5 paraprofessional issues that they worked on and some of the common challenges:
The 2011 Conference is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to seeing many of you in Harrisburg in just 3 weeks!
If you haven't yet reserved your hotel room, the Sheraton let us know today that you can still get the special conference rate, but it is only available by contacting Lisa Chenoweth directly at 717-558-4607 or by e-mail at Lisa.Chenoweth@sheratonhershey.com.
If you still haven't decided on whether or not you would like to attend, check out this list of 5 reasons why you won't want to miss this year's conference:
If you are thinking about attending the 2011 National Conference for Paras in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania but haven't made up your mind, take a few minutes to read over the incredible sessions that will be available at the conference.
Keynote speakers and a full schedule will be coming soon, but the session list will give you a good idea of the number of high quality sessions that will be available.
We have been preparing for the National Paraprofessional Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 12th-14th, 2011 and now so can you.
The Early Bird Conference Registration is now open and offers significant savings over the regular priced tickets, take a moment to review the options for registration and signup today!
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch was the Saturday keynote speaker at the National Conference this year as she shared her love, laughter and tears with us. If you ever get a chance to listen to Consuelo, do not pass it up!
