Paraeducator Series
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
8 Amazing Sessions!
August 6, 2024
8:30 - 11:30
Understanding and Promoting Wellness
Prepare to unlock the secrets to educator resilience in this dynamic training! Delve into the realms of burnout, vicarious trauma, and secondary traumatic stress, gaining insights into their effects. Discover powerful protective factors and proactive measures to shield against these challenges. Plus, get ready to ignite your wellness journey across eight domains with actionable strategies and intentional planning.
12:30 - 3:30
An Overview of Mental Health
Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of mental health diagnoses commonly found in school settings! Join us as we uncover the secrets behind these prevalent conditions and arm ourselves with innovative strategies to support students right in the heart of the classroom. Get ready to ignite passion and make a real impact on the lives of your students!
October 11, 2024
8:30 - 11:30
Planning for the Future
Get ready to ignite excitement for the future! Join us in this training session where we dive into the world of transition planning. Explore a wealth of resources designed to empower youth and young adults with disabilities as they embark on their journey to independence. You hold the key to unlocking their potential and guiding them towards a successful transition. Let's embark on this exhilarating journey together!
12:30 - 3:30
Math and Reading Strategies
Immerse yourself in an electrifying adventure of research-based, hands-on reading and math activities designed to turbocharge small group instruction! Get ready to ignite excitement and foster deep learning as you dive into dynamic strategies tailored to enhance every student's journey to mastery.
January 20, 2025
8:30 - 11:30
Classroom Management for Paraprofessionals
At our engaging workshop, we'll dive deep into the dynamic world of classroom behaviors! Join us as we uncover your pivotal role in proactively preventing challenging behaviors and equip you with a collection of effective strategies to tackle them head-on when they arise. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey where you'll unlock the keys to fostering a positive and productive learning environment!
12:30 - 3:30
Exploring Communication with Assistive Technology
Get ready to supercharge your teaching arsenal with Assistive Technology (AT) tools in this training! Participants will dive into the world of AT features and editing, getting hands-on experience while learning research-based implementation methods.
February 17, 2025
8:30 - 11:30
Classroom-Based Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Embark on an exhilarating exploration into the fascinating realm of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)! Join us as we unveil powerful classroom and behavior-based strategies crafted to enhance student learning. From captivating visual aids to sensory experiences, immersive environmental setups, enriched language support, and dynamic social interventions, this journey promises to revolutionize your approach to teaching and support.
12:30 - 3:30
Sign Language Workshop
Get ready for an interactive showcase! Join us for a captivating presentation where we'll unveil the ASL signs for the alphabet, colors, and a plethora of everyday activities. Prepare to be amazed as you discover the benefits of incorporating sign language into your interactions with hearing children. By the end, you'll be equipped with a toolkit of useful signs ready to implement immediately, along with a wealth of creative ideas for integrating sign language into your classroom with ease!
All sessions will be held at:
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
453 Maple Street
Grove City, PA 16127
No cost for the workshops!
Lunch is on your own.
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Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
Website: www.miu4.org
Location: 453 Maple Street, Grove City, PA, USA
Phone: (724) 458 - 6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIUIV
Twitter: @miuiv