Professional Learning Bundles
Data!
Paraeducators:
Part of the Data Based Decision Making Team
Throughout our OPEPP Modules and additional sources of professional development on our website, we offer connections to incorporating paraeducators as part of the data-based decision-making team. This Data Based Decision Making (DBDM) bundle, highlights quick mini lessons that can join together to formulate a whole PD experience on this important topic.
Multi-Lingual
Paraeducators:
Part of the Multi-Lingual Learners Support Team
Throughout our OPEPP Modules and additional sources of professional development on our website, we offer connections to incorporating paraeducators as part of the support team for Multi-Lingual Learners. This DBDM bundle, highlights quick mini lessons that can join together to formulate a whole PD experience on this important topic.
Early Childhood Training
Paraeducators as Part of Team of Educators Supporting Children in Early Childhood Settings.
Ohio’s Partnership for Excellence in Paraprofessional Preparation offers Ohio educators and paraprofessionals free and open access professional learning resources through our website www.opepp.org. Below you will find direct links to content from our website that has an early childhood (EC) focus. Some of the professional learning opportunities have been approved through the The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA).
UDL
Universal Supports for ALL Students
A well-designed classroom prepares for the needs of all learners. UDL offers a powerful framework for creating flexible, inclusive environments where every student can participate and succeed. For paraprofessionals, whether you’re offering choices, pointing to visuals, or helping students express ideas in different formats, you are putting inclusive practice into action every day. Let’s continue working with our teacher teams to plan proactively, reduce barriers, and support all students. UDL is more than a framework; it’s a mindset—and together, we can change what inclusion looks, sounds, and feels like for everyone.
Prompt Dependency
and Fading Supports
Educators want every student to be successful and as independent as possible. Paraprofessionals play an important role in promoting success and outcomes for students with disabilities and in encouraging them to be independent. Employing best practices around fading paraprofessional support in school and community settings is essential to a student’s success and independence.
System Supports for Paraprofessionals Bundles
Evaluation Supports and Pro-Growth Conversation Starters
Changing the school wide support system for
paraeducators by enhancing evaluation supports.
OPEPP partners often ask us for examples of products that have come forth through the work happening around the state. This Partner Bundle on Evaluation Supports is a one page summary of example supports when districts are designing evaluation tools to help paraeducators complete self assessments, design goals, and take action steps towards professional development.
IEP Wording
SAMPLE Wording for Inclusive Paraeducator Roles on the IEP
This list of sample statements provides examples of how some districts in Ohio describe the role of paraeducators in inclusive settings when designing an IEP. Before determining whether these statements are suitable for your district it’s important to consult with your special education administrators and local School Support Team (SST) to ensure alignment with your district’s specific needs.
OPEPP Partner Bundle-Onboarding
Changing the school wide support system for paraeducators by enhancing onboarding programs.
OPEPP partners often ask us for examples of products that have come forth through the work happening around the state. This Partner Bundle on Onboarding is a one page summary of example onboarding steps that districts and Local Education Agencies have taken to improve onboarding systems for paraeducators in their region.
OPEPP Partner Bundle Educator PD
Skills and Knowledge for Supporting Paraeducators
Throughout our OPEPP Modules and additional sources of professional development on our website, we offer trainings and support for educators looking to enhance the skills when supervising, mentoring and coaching their paraeducators who work alongside them. This document highlights some of the key content that educators will find useful from the OPEPP website.
Para-Pathways
Changing the School Wide Support System for Paraeducators by Enhancing Professional Pathways
OPEPP partners often ask us for examples of products that have come forth through the work happening around the state. This Partner Bundle on Para-Pathways is a two page summary of example professional development pathways for paraeducators that Local Education Agencies and community or university partners have taken to increase professional development stair steps for paraeducators who are interested in further certificates and licensures.