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How to become a paraprofessional: requirements and pay
The federal and state requirements for paraprofessional jobs, how the skills test and certification work, what the job pays, and how to get hired.
Oct 29, 20266 min read
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How to build working partnerships with families
Open two-way communication with families early: a positive first contact, short regular messages, language access and a plan for hard conversations.
Sep 18, 20263 min read
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Inclusive classrooms: what IDEA and Section 504 require
What federal law requires on least restrictive environment, IEPs and 504 plans, how the two laws differ, and what it means for general education teachers.
Sep 15, 20265 min read
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A teacher's system for staying organized all year
A weekly planning routine, a simple filing system and a way to keep student records private. Set it up in one weekend and keep it all year long.
Sep 11, 20263 min read
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Supporting autistic students: classroom strategies that work
Evidence-based strategies any classroom teacher can use with autistic students: visual supports, clear routines, prompting, reinforcement and the IEP.
Sep 8, 20265 min read