Paraprofessionals in the Classroom: Roles and Responsibilities  - 36995

Paraprofessionals are essential members of instructional teams. Identified through a myriad of titles and job descriptions, paraprofessionals' roles and responsibilities have evolved alongside the need for increased instructional supports for many learners. This session will provide guidance on relationship building, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, and strategies to support communication and documentation as outlined in the state guidance document titled "Working with Paraprofessionals."

Schedule & Location
9/21/2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Charter School Personnel, Paraprofessionals, Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Special Education, Assistant Principals, Principals
Objectives
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals, list three strategies for building relationships, and effectively communicate to ensure a student's needs are being met, and examine the legal obligations of the IEP, including documentation, data collection, and accommodations/modifications.
Session 65075
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Seats Left 48
T-TESS 3.3,4.3,2.3,4.1
Registration Deadline 9/21/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 03:00
T-PESS 2C,1B,5B,4B
Presenter
Petra Gatzemeyer M.A. ESC Region 11, Jennifer Bailey ESC Region 11


Petra Gatzemeyer

For assistance contact:

Petra Gatzemeyer
Regional Specialist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
PGatzemeyer@esc11.net
(817) 740-3642

Jennifer Bailey

For assistance contact:

Jennifer Bailey

JBailey@esc11.net

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  • 9/21/2026 8:30 am
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