Teachers Assistants

Training Module for Use with Teacher Assistants Who Work with Students Who Have English as a Second Language:

• Module A - Roles & Responsibilities of Teachers & TAs in ESL Programs
• Module B - Program Models
• Module C - Culture in the Classroom
• Module D - Lessons That Address the Needs of Students Learning English
• Puzzle - Puzzle materials for use in an activity in the module
• References - Module bibliography/resources for further readings
• Reflection Journal - For trainees to complete relative to their learnings

Decision-Making Model Form

Handbook for Substitute Teachers and Teacher Assistants:

• Introduction
• Helpful Forms
• School Specific Information
• Special Education Resources
• Professional Information
• RIDE Information
• RIDE Standards
• Special Education Acronyms
• RI Education Policy

Worksheets Teachers and Teacher Assistants Can Use to Improve Teamwork:

• Professional/Program/Student Needs Inventory
• Personalized Job Description for Paraeducator
• Paraeducator Skills/Confidence Inventory
• Paraeducator Growth and Development Plan
• Paraeducator Performance Rating
• Paraeducator's Work Style
• Professional's Work Style
• Work Style Score Sheet

Annotated Bibliography of Teacher Assistant Resources

Effective Use of Teacher Assistants Module

Effective Use of Teacher Assistants Module PowerPoint
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Report of Teacher Assistant Practices in RI School Districts and Related Agencies

Teacher Assistant Network Registration Form

Teacher Assistant Contacts in School Districts and Related Agencies

Free & Low Cost Training Opportunities for Teacher Assistants in RI – October 2003

Profiles of RI Department of Education (RIDE) Approved Teacher Assistant Training Program

RI Department of Education (RIDE) Approved Teacher Assistant Training Program
Profiles directory.

RI Department of Education Policy and Professional Development Infrastructure
For Teacher Assistants.

RI Department of Education Teacher Assistant (TA) Infrastructure PowerPoint Presentation.
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Summary of State and Federal Requirements for Teacher Assistant Qualifications

RI Department of Education (RIDE) Program Standards for Teacher Assistants and Guidelines Related to Teacher Assistants

Q & A Related to State and Federal Requirements for Teacher Assistant Qualifications and Use RI Department of Education

ParaPro Assessment Fact Sheet.

ParaPro Awareness Training Module Overview and Process Agenda

ParaPro Awareness Training Module Overheads

ParaPro Awareness Training Module Handouts

Ride Teacher Assistant Training Program Approval Process:

• Initial Approval Requirements
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• Profile Form
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• Triennial Program Approval Renewal Requirements
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Non-Regulatory Guidance

National Paraprofessional Conference Registration Brochure

CCRI Supports for TAs Pursuing Associate Degrees

Teachers Assistants' Newsletters

2004 Newsletters

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2003 Newsletters

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2002 Newsletters

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2001 Newsletters

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2000 Newsletters

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School Support System Reports

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Teachers Assistants

Teachers Assistants' Newsletters

Traumatic Brain Injury

Presentations

Rhode Island's Biennial Performance Report

IEP

2002 State Assessment Program Results

District and School Reports