A list of 14 core competencies from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Washington Paraprofessional Resources
State Paraprofessional Standards
State Paraprofessional Handbooks
The Paraeducator Portfolio Assessment Guidebook
The Paraeducator Portfolio Assessment allows paraeducators to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and their ability to assist with instruction in the same areas.
Training Opportunities
Washington Paraeducator Training Programs
A listing of some Washington paraeducator training programs.
Para Discussions
Visit your state forum, or respond to a post from someone in your state below!
Wage if I have a degree
Posted September 30th, 2006 by winnerIf I am a paraprofessional who has just earned a BA. degree isn't my district required to pay me a higher wage?
Thanks, Theresa
Websites
Paraeducators Provide Group Reading Instruction at Cherrydale Primary
A list of the keys to effective paraeducators at a school in a small town in Washington.
Paraeducator.com
Paraeducator.com provides training, information and services to paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work. The site provides the tools and information needed to help districts meet state and federal mandates for paraeducators.
Paraeducators Information Overview
Paraeducator information from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Puget Sound ESD Paraeducator Program
Resources for paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work in the Puget Sound ESD region, including a handbook that is free for districts in that area.
Puget Sound ESD Paraeducator Program
Resources for paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work in the Puget Sound ESD region, including a handbook that is free for districts in that area.
Para News
From Tacoma, Washington, a thank you to "one of Tacoma's outstanding paraprofessionals, for her going above and beyond class work." Janet Caldon praises Christine Wittstock for her participation in a staff development assignment to "smile 10 times to someone who didn't feel like they deserved it, hadn't earned it, or didn't want it:"
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