Overview

Reframing the Role of the Paraeducator: Communication, Advocacy, and Data
PDT-TchSP-27

Reframing the Role of the Paraeducator: Communication, Advocacy, and Data

Engage in a day of open dialogue, role play, problem solving, and sharing to deepen and strengthen your practice. This interactive workshop will help paraeducators develop their voice as part of the Special Education team by:

  • Helping reframe the role, purpose, and value of paraeducators as part of the student support system and team
  • Empowering advocacy for their students as well as their role
  • Encouraging, teaching, and practicing professional assertive communication
  • Understanding support and accommodations and how to use daily/weekly data

Instructor Bios

PDT-TchSP-27

Reframing the Role of the Paraeducator: Communication, Advocacy, and Data

  • Jessica Golden-Harrington

    My name is Jessica Golden-Harrington and I am a certified School Counseling Director and Special Educator. My years as a student at UNH solidified my desire to be a lifelong learner.

    I started my career as a paraeducator in a traditional public school and have worked as a counselor, special educator, and school administrator in a variety of settings including public schools, private therapeutic day schools, and Chartered Public Schools. I am the former Assistant Director and Head of Counseling at Academy for Science and Design Chartered Public School. Currently, I have started my own professional adventure launching Golden Education Consulting & Training. 

    I believe that student success starts and grows from a place of empathy, compassion, and care.

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