Module Description - Instructional Outcomes - Instructional Events
Instructional Evaluation - Discussion List
MODULE DESCRIPTION:
INSTRUCTIONAL PROFICIENCIES:
The following are excerpts from Indiana law and
regulations
511 IAC 7-17-56 Paraprofessional:
Sec. 56. A paraprofessional means an individual who
works under the
supervision and direction of licensed teachers or related services
personnel to assist in areas that relate to personal, social and
instructional needs. The term includes, but is not limited to the
following:
(4) school bus monitors
(5) interpreters
(6) note-takers
(7) job coaches
721
2C-1 Public agency shall provide preservice/inservice
training in the
following areas –
A. Role of paraprofessional related to role of the
professional
person providing, supervision and direction
B. Specific skills necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities
C. Information on the specific special needs and characteristics of
students with whom the paraprofessional is working
D. Information on special education procedures, including the
confidentiality of personally identifiable information
INSTRUCTIONAL EVENTS:
- Task #1 - Read the
narrative section.
- Task #2 - Explore a variety of
resources.
- Task #3 - Design or evaluate
a training for paraeducators.
Issues in the Supervision and Training of Paraprofessionals
