Unlock Your Potential: Join Us for a Day of Professional Development for Paraprofessionals! Start your Entry Level Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraprofessionals in Pennsylvania.
Event Details
When: August 12, 2024 from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM with event starting promptly at 8:30 AM.
Sample schedule for the event can be viewed below.
Where: Mohegan Pennsylvania Conference Center – 1280 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Online Registration Now Open
Join us for an immersive, full-day professional development training designed exclusively for paraprofessionals. This engaging and informative event will empower participants with the essential knowledge to excel in your role, support diverse learners, and collaborate effectively with your educational team. Sessions will include topics related to:
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practices: Gain a deep understanding of ethical principles, personal and cultural biases, and opportunities for continuous professional growth.
- Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences: Explore the cognitive, social, and emotional development of students with disabilities and learn how to address their educational challenges.
- Special Education Services and Supports in the Learning Environments: Discover the purposes of special education supports and services, inclusive practices, and the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities.
- Assessment: Understand the rationale and methods for formative and summative assessments and the link between assessment and instruction.
- Instructional Supports and Strategies: Learn about differentiated instruction, high-leverage practices, and instructional technology to support individual student learning.
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports: Master the principles of positive behavior supports, communicative purposes of behaviors, and ethical practices for behavioral interventions.
- Collaboration with Team Members: Enhance your teamwork skills, communication strategies, and problem-solving techniques to improve student outcomes.
What to Expect?
- Interactive Workshops: Participate in dynamic sessions led by experienced educators and trainers.
- Practical Applications: Engage in hands-on activities and real-world scenarios to apply what you learn.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow paraprofessionals and share best practices and experiences.
- Resource Toolkit: Receive valuable resources and tools to take back to your school and implement immediately.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for paraprofessionals at all stages of their careers who are committed to professional excellence and eager to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Join us on August 12, 2024 from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Conference Center. Below is a sample schedule to let you know how the day will progress.
| Time | Event |
| 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Kick-Off |
| 8:35 AM to 9:20 AM | Session 1 |
| 9:25 AM to 10:10 AM | Session 2 |
| 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM | Session 3 |
| 11:05 AM to 11:50 AM | Session 4 |
| 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM* | Lunch and Collaborative Activity |
| 1:10 PM to 1:55 PM | Session 5 |
| 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM | Session 6 |
* If your school district is opting for partial participation, attendees from these agencies may end their day after lunch.
How to Register?
To secure your attendance, participants will need to register for the event using the online registration form. Registration will close on August 1st. Anyone having trouble registering online can call 570-718-4658 to register via phone call.