The Talent Development office is launching an advisory group for ACPS paraprofessionals to ensure that our paraprofessionals gain and build upon the knowledge and skills that are key to their success.
In order to enable paraprofessionals to have a voice in the planning, implementation and evaluation of professional development, we will hold two interest meetings in June. At the meetings, we will gather topics and ideas for the delivery of professional development for the 2017-2018 school year.
If you are a paraprofessional, please join us at an upcoming meeting:
- Monday, June 12 at 3:15 p.m. at Tucker Elementary School
- Tuesday, June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at George Washington Middle School
The following are some of are potential topics as well as ways in which professional development content could be delivered. We invite you to consider and add to these lists as part of the discussion at the upcoming meetings.
Potential topics for professional development include:
- Ethical, medical, and technical issues
- Behavior Management
- Developmental Appropriate Practices
- Instructional Strategies
- Team Building Skills
- Stress Management
- Technology skills
- Data Collection
- Conflict Resolution
- Reporting Child Abuse
- First Aid
- Characteristics of specific disabilities
- CPR
- Specialty Care
- Bloodborne pathogens
Potential ways that professional development might be delivered:
- Professional development offerings sponsored by ACPS staff
- Teacher professional development sessions where paraprofessionals are participants
- Universities, community colleges, technical institutes
- Business, professional, and community organizations
- National, state, local associations
- Private vendors
The Talent Development Office is committed to providing opportunities for paraprofessionals to learn and grow in their positions. Please join us at one of the upcoming meetings to share your thoughts and ideas for professional development in 2017-18.