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Our Paraprofessional Council

New Paraprofessional Council Officers

New Paraprofessional Council Officers

May 14, 2008

We have formed our new Paraprofessional Council, and elected new leadership! Paraeducators met at our union hall on May 10 and chose the members who will lead us for the next two years...

Healthcare "Pooling" Works!

Anne Kellner at Labor Lobby Day CNB

Chapter I55 President Anne Kellner Tells Lawmakers "Pooling" Works

Our members' tireless advocacy has paid off! The State Senate has passed the Connecticut Healthcare Partnership -- the "pooling" bill -- and sent it to the Governor's desk to be signed into law...

Joe Courtney "Walks a Day in My 'Para' Shoes"

Mansfield Paras and Rep Courtney Group

Chapter I112 Mansfield Paraprofessionals Joined by Administration and Board of Ed Members with Rep. Joe Courtney

Read and hear local news media coverage of Congressman Joe Courtney's visit to Mansfield Middle School to 'Walk A Day in My 'Para' Shoes' and learn firsthand the challenges paraeducators face on the job...

 

Paraeducators In Our Schools

Evelyn Roman

Evelyn Roman

Our CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 members working as paraprofessionals for local school boards across the state provide a variety of valued services. Many of us work directly in the classroom providing one-on-one and group instruction to students and assisting teachers. Many of us specialize in education for students with disabilities.

Education and Development

NRCP Conference Logo

NRCP Conference Logo

We held a historic first ever conference to bring together all CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 paraprofessionals on October 21, 2006. This effort moves us forward on a strategic plan to raise wages, build financial security, and improve the working conditions for our state’s valued education workers.

Upcoming Paraprofessionals Events