Connecticut Paraprofessional Resources

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Para Discussions

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pay periods

Posted November 17th, 2005 by Anonymous
In our last contract, teacher assistants were offered 26 pay periods instead of the usual 22 (to help get through the summer). Library assistants were told by our support staff president, that they were not allowed the option "by law". My understanding of the law was that teacher assistants needed to be offered the option but that there was no law stating that we couldn't have it & that it was a negotiation issue. Anyone have info about this "law"?

Hello to CT Paras!!

Posted February 12th, 2006 by lesmelis
) Hello CT Para's Just signed on 2/11/06 for the first time. Doesn't seem like much activity here, but who knows, maybe it'll pick up. Drop a Hello and a region. Love to learn what's going on in the state, and with your contracts!!

Certification for Connecticut residents

Posted December 29th, 2006 by Crystal

Does anyone have information on what qualifications/certifications are needed to become a paraprofessional in Connecticut? Also for pre-school teaching? Thanks!

Websites

  • Paraprofessionals as Partners Initiative

    "The goal of the Paraprofessionals as Partners Initiative is to enhance the skills of paraprofessionals providing instructional support to students in various educational settings, including students with disabilities. "

Para News

  • Pictures from the 2008 National Conference

    The first batch of pictures from the 2008 National Conference in Hartford, CT are now available.

    Updated More pictures added Friday, April 18th

    Look for more to be added in the coming days!

  • Congressman "Walks a Day in My 'Para' Shoes"

    In Connecticut, Congressman Joe Courtney spent the day with paras "in Mansfield Public Schools to raise awareness of the job responsibilities and expectations of Connecticut's paraeducators." You can read all about his experiences on this page, including links to newspaper articles, the press release and radio coverage.

    picture of congressman and paraeducators

    Looks like a great way to promote the good work that paraeducators do!

    Joe Courtney "Walks a Day in My 'Para' Shoes"- Paraeducators Closing the Gap

  • Congratulations to our First Conference Prize Winner!

    The first winner of one of our early registration contest rewards is Mary McKenna- she has chosen the $50 gift certificate to Hot Tomato's. We asked Mary to tell us a little about herself:

    I have worked as a para with children with varying levels of special needs in grades ranging from Pre-K to Second. This year I am working with our Resource Department in the First and Second grades and as a substitute, when needed, for our one-on-one paras.

    Congratulationis Mary- we look forward to seeing you at the conference!

    If you haven't registered yet, it's certainly not too late- our early bird discount lasts until the end of February. Remember that the earlier you register the more chances you'll have to win one of the remaining prizes...

  • 2008 Conference Announced

    The 2008 27th Annual National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals Conference will be held on April 16th-19th in Hartford, Connecticut at the Hartford Hilton Hotel. More information and Call for Papers coming soon, sign up for the NRCP Newsletter for updates (registration and State Leadership meeting on the 16th).
    Mark your calendars and start planning your visit to New England today!


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