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Re: Para Pro
By MaddieC

Just a quick note, Blking. When you want to respond, don't edit. Simply hit reply. I almost missed your additional info because the system doesn't alert us to edits... only new replies.

I think you have the best
of both worlds with the set up you have. You have someone to assist you for 1/2 the day and you still have some time for just you and your students.

Since you only have the para for half the day, you want to be super efficient on how s/he assists you.

Think about your bumps in the road last year. When/ where did you need a second pair of hands (eyes, ears, etc:))? How would

you have used a para at that time? That's where I'd start.

I can give you a list of suggestions, but you really need to make this suit your personal teaching needs and style.

BTW I always had a "lesson plan" for my para listing what I hoped she'd accomplish that day. It saved us time and misunderstanding. Another BTW, make sure that you, the para, and the children know that you are in charge. There are some strong personalities out there that tend to take charge (especially if she is a lot older than you are.) Make sure that she has a clear understanding about her limitations. I had one para that held "parent conferences." She caused no end of difficulties until I found out about it and sat her down for a long talk.

Maddie