Paraprofessional News and Views

Here are a few paraprofessional news and views from around the Internet:

Thirteen Things I Enjoy About my Job

A paraeducator with a blog shares thirteen things that she likes about her job, including #5:

The job is challenging. I need to be a detective of sorts, trying to figure out, with the guidance of the classroom teachers and the Special Ed teacher, the best way to help our young people succeed.

Obituary of Daniel Clark-Rizzio, a Paraeducator

"Most recently he worked as a para-educator at Sunnyside School, where he was known for always treating his students in the manner he wanted to be treated, with respect rather than pity."

Can We Write our Parapro’s Name in the IEP?

The The Wrightslaw Way blog replies to a parent question of whether a specific paraprofessional can be specified in an IEP. In short, the answer is "No".

Enjoy and Happy New Year!