The #1 Training Resourcefor Paraeducators in theWorld!

With ParaEducator PD Now, you can:Save time and money.Give paraeducators a truly individualized learning experience.Ensure that paraeducators are highly qualified—and highly effective.Improve accountability.AND... raise student achievement.

[Before] our training lacked consistency, highly qualified courses,and the opportunity to document application of the skills learned.Comparing cost of other trainings and associated transportationwas about equal, but the paras liked ParaEducator PD Now better.

““Karen Niemczyk, Special Education Director,

USD 273 Beloit Special Education Cooperative (KS)

Online Courses and AssessmentsDesigned JUST forParaeducators!

ParaEducator PD Now is a flexible and cost effective tool for our district to highly qualify,support, and provide professional development and continued education to a unique and variedgroup of employees. The courses are specialized and meet the fluctuating needs of our paras andaides within each building.

““—Tammie Schield, ParaEducator/Distance Learning Coordinator,

Great Falls Public Schools (MT)

Over 135 self-paced, online courses (about 40 to 60minutes long) will give paraeducators:• An understanding of the importance of communication with teachers

and students.

• New strategies for supporting classroom instruction and makingaccommodations.

• Guidelines and ideas on how to manage specific student behaviors.

• Increased confidence in supporting students with disabilities in allareas.

• And much more!

(See pages 4-5 for course titles.)

Included assessments:1. Reading, Writing, & Math – Instructional Support*2. Reading, Writing, & Math – Knowledge and

Application*3. Position Placement4. General Academic Support5. Intense Academic Support6. General Behavioral Support7. Intense Behavioral Support8. Physical or Personal Care Support9. English as a Second Language (ESL)

*Assessments 1 & 2 can be used to meet Title I, Section 1119compliance for highly-qualified paraeducators. Training coursesand practice assessments are included with the program.

View sample courses at www.masterteacher.com/ParaEducator-PD-Now2

ParaEducator PD N ow Tools for Administrators

Administrators can:• Assign some or all of the courses to individual users or all users.• Easily review course and assessment scores.• Pull user reports to monitor progress.• Upload data into PDF or Excel formats for easy sorting.

Use ParaEducator PD Now to:• Develop training and PD plans.• Ensure that yearly compliance topics are addressed. • Highly qualify Title I paraeducators.• Screen applicants for job placement.• Keep detailed accountability records.

They were allowed to choose which modules they felt would benefit them most in their present position. We also gave an entireschool year’s time to accomplish the goal of the completion of 10 modules.“ “—Teri Pettyjohn, Special Services Coordinator, Columbia County Schools (GA)

View course learning objectives at www.masterteacher.com/ParaEducator-PD-Now 3

“[We can] assign certain staff classes based on need. [And have the] ability to view the transcripts and get immediate feedback on student performance.“—Nicole Morris, Assistant to the Superintendent, Chartiers-Houston School District (PA) “

CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (TITLE I)Content Area Instruction: Reading, Writing, and Math> 118 Supporting Instruction: Reading> 119 Supporting Instruction: Writing> 120 Supporting Instruction: Mathematics

162 Supporting Reading Instruction in Social Studies, Science, andMathematics (Part I)

163 Supporting Reading Instruction in Social Studies, Science, andMathematics (Part II)

170 Assisting Struggling Readers with Their Textbook Assignments

Content Area Knowledge and Skills: Reading and Writing> 130 Reading Comprehension: Narrative Texts> 131 Reading Comprehension: Informative Texts> 132 Reading Comprehension: Decoding Language and Utilizing Layout> 133 Writing Fundamentals: Parts of Speech and Effective Sentences> 134 Writing Fundamentals: Mechanics of Writing

Content Area Knowledge and Skills: Mathematics> 135 Mathematics: Understanding the Basic Skills> 136 Mathematics: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages> 137 Basic Algebra> 138 Basic Geometry> 139 Basic Data Analysis

185 Basic Data Analysis II187 Basic Algebra II: Patterns and Equations188 Basic Algebra II: Graphing, Proportions, and Ratios189 Basic Geometry II: Angles and Triangles190 Basic Geometry II: Circles and Transformations192 Probability196 Mathematics: Properties and Integers199 Customary Systems of Measurement200 Metric Systems of Measurement215 Mathematics: Factors and Multiples

Content Area Knowledge and Skills: Science183 Introduction to Earth Science: Geology and Astronomy184 Introduction to Earth Science: Meteorology and Oceanography186 Teaching the Scientific Method191 Introduction to Life Science194 Geologic History195 Human Body Systems

207 Life Science: Reproduction and Heredity224 Stars

BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSGeneral Concepts101 Understanding Inclusion102 The First Day on the Job103 Confidentiality104 Understanding the Many Types of Special Programs107 Individual Student and Program Information111 Paraeducator Roles and Responsibilities in Inclusive Classrooms149 Assisting Students in the Development of Social Skills150 Transition: Building Skills for a Successful Adulthood203 Characteristics of Young Adolescents211 Confidentiality II: FERPA and HIPAA219 Teaching Students About the Hidden Curriculum 223 Bullying Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention 236 What Is Response to Intervention (RtI)?

Classroom Management110 Classroom and Behavior Management123 Implementing and Monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans124 Providing Positive Behavioral Supports for Individual Students160 Supporting Students with Attentional Concerns161 Supporting Students Who Are Noncompliant169 Strategies to Defuse a Defiant Student182 Managing a Student in Crisis197 Student Behavior: Noncompliance and Being Out of Seat198 Student Behavior: Inappropriate Language and Inappropriate Touching206 Student Behavior: Property Destruction and Self Injury234 Building and Maintaining Respectful Relationships with Students

Supporting Classroom Instruction116 Classroom Instructional Arrangements121 Supporting Organizational Skill Development158 The Roles of Paraeducators in Promoting Active Learning159 Assisting Students with Work Completion179 Community-Based Instruction201 Brain-Based Learning (Part I)202 Brain-Based Learning (Part II)205 Encouraging Student Response and Engagement213 Helping vs. Hovering: How to Avoid the “Helicopter” Effect214 Using Discrete Trial Teaching in the Classroom221 Helping Middle School Students Improve Organization Skills235 Helping Students Become Successful Readers

Course Titles

> Indicates a training course for Title I, Section 1119 compliance assessments.4

Academic and Behavioral Assessment114 Monitoring Student Progress117 Taking Instructional or Behavioral Data222 The Importance of Assessments in Special Education

Accommodations and Modifications108 Introduction to Accommodations and Modifications109 Supporting Students with Accommodations and Modifications

Working with Other Educators112 Working with Official and Immediate Supervisors113 Communicating with Student Teams115 Developing Positive Communication Skills 180 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills for Paraeducators

Family and Culture217 A Look at the Impact of Poverty 218 Signs of Abuse or Neglect: What Paraeducators Need to Know 226 Understanding Common Concerns of Families of Individuals with Disabilities

Health and First Aid153 Bloodborne Pathogens154 Introduction to Emergency Action Principles155 Providing Care in an Emergency

Technology151 Assistive Technology156 Using Computers and Other Technology to Increase Learning164 Assistive Technology: An Introduction to Devices and Software171 Positioning a Student for Microswitch Use172 Adapting Microswitches and Battery-Operated Devices173 Constructing a Simple Microswitch174 Microswitches and Environmental Controls175 Microswitch Use in the Classroom176 Setting Up a Classroom for Assistive Technology Use220 Frequency Modulated (FM) Systems

DISABILITIES AND EXCEPTIONALITIESGeneral Concepts105 An Introduction to IDEAʼs 13 Areas of Disability (Part I)106 An Introduction to IDEAʼs 13 Areas of Disability (Part II)140 Understanding Students with Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities157 Characteristics of Adolescents with Disabilities204 Understanding Mental Health Disorders230 Assisting Students on the School Bus 232 Supporting Career Exploration for Students with Disabilities237 Anxiety in Children and Teens NEW!

Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Classroom122 Providing Personal and Physical Support for Students with Physical Disabilities152 Feeding Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities165 Working with Students with Low Vision166 Working with Students Who Are Blind167 Working with Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing168 Supporting Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance181 Supporting Students with Specific Learning Disabilities193 Supporting Students with Speech or Language Impairments208 Supporting Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries212 Further Strategies for Supporting Students with Speech or Language

Impairments216 Supporting Adolescents Who Have Learning Disabilities in Writing225 Implementing Visual Supports for Students with Developmental

Disabilities227 Understanding ADHD and the Role of the Paraeducator 229 Understanding Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, and Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome

Autism and Aspergerʼs Syndrome141 Autism: Diagnosis and Characteristics142 Autism: Social Interactions and Skill Development143 Autism: Communication144 Autism: Challenging Behaviors145 Aspergerʼs Syndrome: Understanding the Diagnosis, Prevalence, and

Characteristics146 Aspergerʼs Syndrome: Best Practices for Supporting Students209 Autism: Prompting Strategies

Gifted Education147 Gifted Students: Characteristics148 Gifted Students: Assessment and Instructional Practices210 Motivating Gifted Learners

Early Childhood177 Understanding Early Childhood Disabilities178 Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood228 Early Childhood Development: Early Literacy 231 Early Childhood Development: Early Math 233 Early Childhood Development: Early Science

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEGeneral Concepts125 ELL: General Understanding126 ELL: Avoiding Common Pitfalls127 ELL: Fostering a Positive and Productive Classroom Environment128 ELL: Strategies and Techniques for Student Success129 ELL: Assessing Students

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4 Reasons You Should Use ParaEducator PD Now!

The best thing I have liked about these courses is that you can do them at your own pace and they are easy to understand. They havehelped me do a better job in my classroom and with the students and to be aware of other important needs that the students may have.“ —Lana Juden, Paraprofessional, Montana School for the Deaf and Blind

#146010 ISBN: 978-1-58992-417-8

Funding Sources: Title I - Part A, Title II - Part A, Title III, Title V - Part A, IDEA

Number of Users Annual Price Per User

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2-24 $45.00

25-99 $43.00

100-249 $40.00

250-499 $38.00

500+ $35.00

#1. It has a direct influence on student achievement… and paraeducators enjoy it!

#2. Itʼs the best way to give all your paraeducators the training they need.“

Before we were using ParaEducator PD Now, the professional development that we were providing to our paraeducators was very shallow,and not targeted to their specific needs. Now that we are using the learning network and we are allowing the paraeducators someflexibility in deciding what modules they would like to use, they are more engaged and vested in the trainings themselves because theypertain specifically to their current needs.

“—Kim Lewis, Professional Development Coordinator, Harlem Consolidated School District #122 (IL)“#3. Itʼs easy to use.

Even some of our die hard ‘I don’t want to use a computer’ paras are now singing the praises of PD Now! When I ask, they all saythen enjoy it!“ —Joyce Hill, Executive Secretary, School District of Philadelphia (PA)“#4. Itʼs the most comprehensive, affordable solution on the market. Not only does The ParaEducator Learning Network [now referred to as ParaEducator PD Now!] provide the most comprehensivetraining we have seen for paraprofessionals, it is a great value for schools and districts.—Dr. Luann Purcell, Executive Director, Council of Administrators of Special Education“ “

Users get a full year of accessto all courses andassessments. When theprogram is purchased at anorganization level,administrators will receive avariety of administrative andreporting tools.

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The Personal Planner & Training Guide for the ParaEducator, 2nd Ed.By Wendy Dover Balough, Ed.D.

Help your paraeducators improve their day-to-day effectiveness with this unique planning and training guide. Packed with valuable information, proven strategies, and useful guidelines, this 140-page guide:• Explains inclusion and provides background information about special services.• Includes guidelines on confidentiality and privacy.• Fosters communication and collaboration with teachers and supervisors.• Offers insight into specific disabilities, with targeted instructional strategies.• Reviews how to read and interpret IEPs to understand students’ goals and objectives.• Includes handy forms for tracking routine tasks, schedules, and student needs.#141030 $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-58992-127-6

The ParaEducatorʼs Guide to Instructional & Curricular Modifications, 2nd Ed.By Wendy Dover Balough, Ed.D.

This indispensable resource will help your paraeducators understand, plan for, and carry out appropriate modificationsfor students with all types of special needs.

This 120-page notebook provides research-based, classroom-tested strategies on how to:

Funding Sources for Both Books: Title I - Part A, Title II - Part A, Title V - Part A, IDEA 2004

View xcerpts and standards alignments at: www.masterteacher.com/Excerpts-Standards

Both books lign with the Council for Exceptional Children Knowledge and Skills for Beginning Special Education Paraeducators.

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• Incorporate mnemonic instruction.• Use graphic organizers. • Develop and adapt study guides.• Use task analysis.

• Develop and use visual schedules. • Support classroom testing.• Manage student behavior.• Monitor student progress.• And much more!

#141060 $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-58992-337-9

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