Texas Paraprofessional Resources

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State Paraprofessional Standards

- New U.S. Guidance Addresses Questions Surrounding Paraprofessionals and the NCLB Act
Questions with answers regarding the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on paraprofessionals from the Texas Classroom Teachers Association.

State Paraprofessional Handbooks

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Training Opportunities

- Austin Community College Paraeducator Program
This program provides courses are approved for Continuing Professional Education to help meet the No Child Left Behind requirements for paraeducators.
- Region 4 Paraprofessional Training
Provides information on trainings and services to help paraprofessionals in their jobs, as well as to help teachers acquire the skills necessary to supervise and utilize paraprofessionals.

Para Discussions

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?Texas Conf?

Posted January 11th, 2003 by cwilliams

Does anyone know if there is a conference in Texas for Para's? Thanks!

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:D The Texas State Legislature voted that the second Wed in May to be Paraprofessional Recognition Day. I just wanted to say thanks for all of the work that the you do. Without paras' where would the schools be. Have a great day :lol: :wink: Cheryl

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Websites

- Paraeducator Page from the ATPE
Paraeducator information from the Association of Texas Professional Educators.

Para News

Dalton Sherman- I Believe in Me, Do You Believe in Me?
This is an outstanding video to watch as you begin the school year:

From Dalton Sherman:

There's probably easier ways to make a living, but I want to tell you, on behalf of all of the students in Dallas, we need you. We need you now more than ever.

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Disclaimer: The above links are simply a guide to state paraprofessional resources and may not be the most recent, authoritative or accurate. Please let us know if you identify any errors. Also, use this form to tell us about any additional resources that you are aware of.