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Paraprofessional academy set for July in Brookings; no cost to attend
A
five-day academy to assist paraprofessionals meet the NCLB “highly qualified”
requirements will be held on the campus of South Dakota State University (SDSU)
in Brookings July 26-30. There is no cost to attend the
academy. Transportation to/from Brookings will be the responsibility of the
individual participant and/or his/her school. The event is supported in part
by the EveryTeacher program with federal funds from South Dakota’s
Teacher Quality grant.
The
event offers two sessions. Each session is 2 ½ days.
Session I: July 26-28, Reading
Session II: July 28-30, Math
Participants may register for one or both sessions. Called the “STEP for
Paraprofessionals” academy, the events will offer instruction in skills,
techniques, and educational practices for
paraprofessionals who assist with instruction in K-12 classrooms; it will
enhance their capacity in several areas, including math and reading
instructional strategies, communication skills, accommodations for student
needs, and technology skills.
A
stipend of $125 will be offered to each paraprofessional for each session
successfully completed. In addition, the participant will be able to earn
college credit, pending Board of Regent approval. Cost for each credit will
be approximately $52. Housing will be provided in SDSU dormitories. Rooms
are air-conditioned. Complete information and registration forms are
attached. Contact Joe Hauge,
jhauge@tie.net or 605-394-1876 at TIE if you have questions. |
