Instructional Material

This presentation examines the use of RtII when used as part of a comprehensive evaluation for students thought to possess Specific Learning Disabilities. Technical adequacy, rate of improvement and the annotated IEP are discussed.

This resource contains handouts and activities to accompany the Standards Aligned IEP PowerPoint and is to be used for rollout training

This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. Two documents are available related to this session: a Power Point Presentation and the associated handout packet. The Power Point contains trainer notes. The handout packet in word format contains participant activities and any additional resources related to this session. Paraprofessionals frequently need to handle difficult student behaviors. This session will focus on strategies for dealing with a range of behaviors, recognizing when behaviors may occur, as well as how to prevent challenging behaviors from occurring. Paraprofessionals will be given a variety of effective strategies to use when challenging behaviors do occur.

This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. One Power Point Presentation document is available for to this session. The Power Point contains trainer notes. This session will help participants explore practical evidence-based frameworks of strategies, practices, and resources addressing challenging behaviors in young children. Presented in this session are the Pyramid Approach, Evidence-based Strategies and Positive Social-Emotional Outcomes.

Material Description: This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. One Power Point Presentation document is available for to this session. The Power Point contains trainer notes. This session will highlight internet-based resources and tools that paraprofessionals can use as part of effective instructional practices. Content will include a brief introduction to accessing the internet as well as specific websites and web tools that can be used to assist instruction of content such as science, reading, writing and social studies.

This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. Two documents are available related to this session: a Power Point Presentation and the associated handout packet. The Power Point contains trainer notes. The handout packet in word contains participant activities and any additional resources related to this session. This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #10: Collaboration. These areas are: K1: Common concerns of families of individuals with exceptional learning needs, K2: Roles of stakeholders in planning an individualized program, S1: Assist in collecting and providing objective, accurate information to professionals, S2: Collaborate with stakeholders as directed, S3: Foster respectful and beneficial relationships, S4: Participate as directed in conferences as members of the educational team, S5: Function in a manner that demonstrates a positive regard for the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of paraeducators and those of professionals.

The Supplementary Aids and Services (SaS) Toolkit guides teams through steps that lead to the identification of services and supports to enable a student with a disability to learn and succeed within general education classroom settings and consists of five components that are packaged separately to facilitate ease of use. PaTTAN and Intermediate Unit consultants have been trained in the use of these tools, and are available to provide on-site support to IEP teams as they become familiar with the process. If your school/district is using the toolkit for the first time, please contact your Intermediate Unit or PaTTAN office for support in facilitation.

This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. Two documents are available related to this session: a Power Point Presentation and the associated handout packet. The Power Point contains trainer notes. The handout packet in word contains participant activities and any additional resources related to this session. This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #9: Professional and Ethical Practice. These areas are:K1: Ethical practices for confidential communication about individuals with exceptional learning needs, K2: Personal, cultural biases and differences that affect one's ability to work with others, S1: Perform responsibilities as directed in a manner consistent with laws and policies, S2: Follow instructions of the professional, S3. Demonstrate problem-solving, flexible thinking, conflict management techniques, and analysis of personal strengths and preferences, S4: Act as a role model for individuals with exceptional learning needs, S5: Demonstrate commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potential, S6: Demonstrate the ability to separate personal issues from one's responsibilities as a paraeducator, S7: Maintain a high level of competence and integrity, S8: Exercise objective and prudent judgment, S9: Demonstrate proficiency in academic skills, including oral and written communication, S10: Engage in activities to increase one's knowledge and skills, S1: Accept and use constructive feedback, S13: Demonstrate ethical practices as guided by the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards and policies.