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12 Things to Consider When Implementing RTI in Secondary Schools

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 22, 2016 | Education Articles, Response To Intervention, Teaching Strategies

1. Adolescents are not simply bigger elementary school students – they have different needs, different lives, and sometimes have developed different learning styles since elementary school. RTI approaches used in primary education are not guaranteed to help...

Paraprofessional Tips for Success When Working with Other Educators

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 7, 2016 | Education Articles, Paraprofessionals

1. Consider the paraprofessional an essential member of your teaching team. Where possible, include them in planning, team meetings, etc., especially when you feel that input from the para may be valuable. I always treated my paraprofessionals with respect and that...

Throw the Phrase, “Just a Paraprofessional” Out the Window

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 7, 2016 | Education Articles, Paraprofessionals

It was during my Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working Together seminar, a paraprofessional walked up to me and said, “I know that you said we shouldn’t ever say, “I’m ‘just’ a paraprofessional,” but, what do I do when my...

Ten Ways to Get Planning Time with Your Co-Teachers, Paras, or Team!

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 7, 2016 | Co-Teaching Models, Education Articles, Paraprofessionals, Teaching Strategies

Do you have difficulty finding planning time with your team, paraprofessionals, co-teacher, or special education liaison? In order for collaboration to be effective, you need time to plan together. If you don’t have the time to discuss plans, review upcoming...

On the Same Page: Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working Together

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 7, 2016 | Education Articles, Paraprofessionals

Have you ever worked with another adult in the classroom and felt as if you were both on different planets? Possibly, your approach to working with students was completely at odds. Or maybe you held certain expectations about what the other adult should do and those...

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