8.6 (8S6A): Ability to demonstrate proficiency in academic skills (including oral and written communication) while knowing how to self-evaluate one’s own knowledge of the content being taught.
8.7 (8S5A): Ability to show a willingness to participate in on-going staff development, self-evaluation, and apply constructive feedback.

Introduction

Student achievement depends on rigorous standards and a knowledgeable education team. To have high standards for students, there must be high standards for the staff that works with them. It is particularly important that paraprofessionals receive the training necessary not only to assist in ongoing programs, but also to become knowledgeable about their responsibilities and rights. Like all other career educators, paraprofessionals need the support of a program that recognizes their qualifications and assures their ongoing training.

Objectives

As you read the objectives for this unit, think about and rate your current knowledge using the following scale.

1. I do not understand this.
2. I do understand this.
3. I understand this well enough to use in my work.
4. I could teach others about it and use it in my work.

In this unit, you will:

• Complete the Skills Preference Inventory.
• Develop a training plan specific to current job description.
• Identify available resources for on-going professional development at the district, state, and national level.
• Demonstrate constructive communication skills.

The Para eLink is sponsored by the Minnesota Paraprofessional Consortium, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Education, located at the Institute on Community Integration in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota.

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