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ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 24, 2021 – Instructional Strategies for Paraeducators (Feb. 14 – Mar. 27, 2021)
Paraeducators must understand individual student needs for the particular level of support, the degree of accommodation or modification, and instructional method that would best facilitate learning. This course is designed to provide these instructional strategies for use in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained settings. Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center. Enrollment opens Jan. 24, 2021 20 […]
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ENROLLMENT OPEN for Winter 2021: Paraprofessionals Achieving Standards Successfully – Reading and Math (Feb. 1 – Apr. 16, 2021)
This is the 1st of a two-part series (Reading and Math) that provides participants with important skills in classroom management as well as proven strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction. A nationally developed assessment is built directly into the course, assuring that paraprofessionals who take the course can demonstrate evidence of content mastery to […]
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Dyslexia Virtual Training Series
The Region III CSPD/RESA is hosting a two-part dyslexia virtual training series with presenter Dr. Matthew K. Burns on January 22 and 29, 2021. The topics of sessions are: Session I - Dyslexia: What is it and how do we screen for it? The first session will discuss the Montana Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Act […]
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