SERC Annual Paraprofessional Conference

October 21, 2008, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Marriott-Hartford Farmington, 15 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington, CT

Professional Development Training


Cost: $65, which includes lunch - our Local union will reimburse at least one member from any Chapter representing paras whose local district will not cover attendance costs (further details will be announced at September 20 Para Council Membership Meeting)

Available Prof Development: 0.7 CEUs

Registration Info: complete slip on  SERC Annual Paraprofessional Conference registration & agenda brochure

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 7 (applications accepted on first-come, first-come basis)

Workshops: School Improvement and the Critical Role of Paraprofessionals, Making it Happen; Friendship Facilitation Strategies, How to Talk So Teachers Will Listen, Assistive Technology, Guided Reading Strategies for Paraprofessionals, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and Differentiated Instruction

 SERC Annual Paraprofessional Conference leaflet

 SERC Annual Paraprofessional Conference registration & agenda brochure

 SDE Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative

 Directions

The Connecticut State Department of Education is collecting information on the professional development needs of paraprofessionals in order to better coordinate training at the state level. Please participate in their short online survey. 

 Paraprofessional Professional Development survey

Contact:

SDE Coordinator Iris White
(860) 713-6564