Paraeducators have long been on the front lines in schools and districts across the country, managing difficult learning and behavioral issues, often with limited resources. Staffing shortages and challenging student behavior are reported as being the biggest problems facing paraeducators today. With these current pressures in mind, it’s critical that paras receive targeted training to … Read more
Challenging behavior is consistently reported as one of the top concerns for educators. COVID closures resulted in a year full of ups and downs and behavior disruptions at a level we’ve never seen before. One thing is certain: to avoid a repeat of last year’s challenges, we must employ strategies that work! This webinar will … Read more
Paraprofessionals are on the front lines every day, supporting student learning, managing challenging behavior, and collaborating with their partner teachers to support all students. Educational leaders are acutely aware of how essential they are to ensuring schools and districts run effectively, yet paraprofessionals don’t always feel recognized and valued. Stress-related burnout, behavior management fatigue, and … Read more
As behavior challenges continue to rise in schools, it is crucial that we have effective paraeducators in our classrooms. In order for paraeducators to be most effective, they need clear expectations, regular communication, and strong leadership and coaching from teachers. 321 Insight’s newest series, “Building Effective Teacher-Paraeducator Partnerships”, is designed to help teachers and administrators … Read more
Over the summer, educators and administrators extensively planned for most of the nation’s students to return to in-person instruction this fall. They prepared for the significant challenges they expected to face, from learning loss to behavior issues that were likely to intensify as students transitioned back to in-school learning and reacclimated to the structures and … Read more
We are seeing a massive spike in behavior, anxiety, depression as people try to navigate the expectations of returning to school. The impacts of the past 18+ months of a global pandemic, stressful societal conditions, increased reliance on technology and screens, and the loss of routines has resulted in stress and dysregulation amongst staff and … Read more
Watch the replay Paraeducators have never been more essential to a school’s support system than they are today. We need effective paras who can partner with teachers as part of a team dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds. Teachers are most often tasked with building and nurturing these relationships, and acting in a supervisory capacity, … Read more
Watch the Replay Prior to the pandemic nearly half of K-12 students had experienced enough trauma and adversity to impact learning and behavior. While we don’t yet fully know the impact of the disruption, unrest, and loss of the last 18 months, one thing is certain: what lies ahead is a tsunami-sized wave of stress … Read more
As we look ahead to addressing the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, one thing becomes clear: effective paraprofessionals become more critical than ever before. From working one on one with students, to developing safe relationships, to helping to develop social emotional skills, paraprofessionals will be on the front lines, and will need training. This webinar covers … Read more
Being an educator can be intense, and the day-to-day demands can take its toll on one’s ability to thrive and give students the best version of you. Learning about and practicing self-care helps build resilience and is in the best interest of every educator on your campus — from administrators to paraprofessionals. Without taking care … Read more