ESP Table of Contents
Pareducators need a variety of skills to work with students who have special
needs. Those paraeducators who receive comprehensive training become valuable
participants in the educational process. Enhancing the Skills of Paraeducators
is designed to provide some of those skills. Before redesigning this curriculum,
we surveyed consumers using ESP in 50 states to gather their suggestion.
The 2nd edition of the program reflects their recommendations.
UNIT 1: Educating
Students with Disabilities: Goals and Implications
(provides general informaton regarding the disabilities and capabilities
of people with special needs, the history of special education and the
IEP process.)
UNIT 2: A Paraeducator's Role in
the Educational Workforce
(a brief review of common activities of paraeducators, knowledge and
skills required, coordinating with the teacher, and guidelines for ethical
conduct.)
UNIT 3: Strengthening Communication
Skills
(emphasizes communication skills and teaches paraeducators how to interact
more effectively with other members of a child's educational team, families
of students and persons of divers cultures and ethnic backgrounds.)
UNIT 4: Strengthening Behavior
(basic principles of behavior and the assessment and management of student
behavior.)
UNIT 5: Strengthening Skills with
Effective Instruction
(provides paraeducators with techniques for teaching students with mild
to severe disabilities.)
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