Independence Paraprofessionals

 

 

 

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Paraprofessionals Resources page.

 

 

Recommended Forms

These recommended forms have been developed to support district teams in identifying the students' needs and supporting the Independence Paraprofessional (IP) in effectively working with students that have moderate to severe disabilities.  Additionally, the forms are resources that support the district in moving through a process of identifying the students' needs and assist the team in developing a plan to support the student in being as independent as the student is able.  Independence is a focus in the utilization of Paraprofessionals for supporting the student.  As a result, it is important to utilize one paraprofessional to one student only in extreme situations.  Research supports that it is in the student's best interest that the school staff assigns multiple students to one paraprofessional. 

Determination Rubric

This form is a resource to support the staff in a discussion about the student’s level of severity, as well as, generate a comprehensive dialogue about the students’ needs.

 

IP Determination Worksheet

This form is designed to support the team through a process in determining if an IP is needed and what are the areas of concern that are affecting student access to the school curriculum and/or environment.  During this discussion, the team should also consider the amount of time that the IP is needed to support the student throughout the day.  The team should use this process and form to guide the discussion and planning annually. 

 

Para Support Review Form

This form is designed to be a resource for the district team and is intended to facilitate a team discussion around the student’s progress.  This form supports the team though a process of developing a plan to address the student’s needs.  The process and form assists the team in determining what the IP needs to effectively support the student in the school environment and in developing independence.

Para Support Review Meeting Module