On the Same Page: Part Two

Jan 10, 2012 by Susan Fitzell

Last week we offered some “discussion starters” and questions that teachers, and their paraprofessionals, might consider when talking about lesson plans. This week’s thoughts address Instruction:

• Will the paraprofessional provide input into the planning process for either specific students or the class in general? If so, how will the classroom teacher gain that input?
• Will the paraprofessional have input into lesson planning, or planning for reteaching?
• When and how should the paraprofessional’s experience in the classroom contribute to interventions used with non-responders or students with special needs?