For many students with disabilities, a paraprofessional is the person who makes the school day work. They help students access lessons, communicate,

Paraprofessional work can be physically and emotionally demanding. Long days, students with high needs, modest pay and a lack of recognition can

Paraprofessionals do more than supervise. When trained and well directed, they actively promote student learning: reinforcing lessons, giving extra practice, checking understanding

Professionalism is what makes teachers, parents and students trust a paraprofessional. It covers how you behave, how you protect confidential information, how

Thinking about becoming a paraprofessional educator? The job can be deeply rewarding, but it also has real challenges. Knowing both sides helps

In special education programmes, paraprofessionals often spend more time with individual students than anyone else in the school. They help students with

Paraprofessionals face many challenges in the classroom: unclear instructions, difficult behaviour, students who depend on them too much, and limited time with

“Paraprofessional” is not one single job. Depending on the school and the students, paraprofessionals may do very different work: one-to-one support, small-group

A practical checklist for choosing a preschool or early childhood education centre: what to look for, questions to ask on a visit, and warning signs to avoid.

Paraprofessionals often start work with little formal training, yet they support some of the students with the greatest needs. Professional development can

A house needs a strong foundation before walls and a roof can go up. Children’s learning works the same way. The skills