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Home : 2001 : July : 27
This was my first year as a teacher and I was very fortunate to have a parapro. In my school (We are center based with TMI and Autistic students), every classroom has at least 1 parapro and they are valued just as much
In our school, our principal boasts that many of our parapro and teachers work so well together, that many people who walked in the room wouldn't know who was who. We both take equal responsibility for the challenges and successes of our students. We talk about how we could deal with the behaviors and help each other out when a child begins to escalate. As the year went on, we found ourselves often thinking along the same idea or totally meshing on project ideas. While I determine what we'll work on usually, she'll add creative ideas or projects to include and also can tell me if they'd done that in the past and how it went and suggestions to make it easier! All of Amy's advice was great, too! I had met with my parapro last summer too and that helped the school year start on a more comfortable note. The beginning of the year is hectic enough with getting to know the students...it helps to know your parapro a bit too! Be clear on expectations...but allow his/her input to the classroom! Value their hard work and care for your students!
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