Paraprofessionals Are Vital Instructional Partners
If you are a paraprofessional, you know how essential your role is in helping students learn and thrive.
Paraprofessionals—often called parapros, teacher aides, or teaching assistants—are vital instructional partners who share in the daily work of creating supportive, inclusive learning environments.
You collaborate with teachers, guide students through learning tasks, and help nurture their growth and well-being. When you are prepared and empowered, your contributions strengthen instruction, build more connected classrooms, and positively impact student outcomes.
Our resources are designed to support you and your entire educational team with practical strategies and tools that truly make a difference in classrooms across Ohio.
Stories of Transformation
Paraprofessional Spotlight: Ruth Thompson
At OPEPP, we know paraprofessionals bring heart, dedication, and care to their daily work. Ruth Thompson, a paraprofessional with the Fairfield County ESC, is a ...
Paraprofessional Spotlight: Jaclyn Cottrell
Paraeducators are often the unsung experts in the room—especially when it comes to assistive technology for children who are deaf, blind, or deafblind. Jaclyn Cottrell ...