Category Archives: Disabilities

Another 8 Hours

Posted on October 13, 2016 by paraeducate

A few years ago, we followed Casey and her schedule and looked at what a paraeducator might encounter. Today, we have “Todd’s” Schedule. Todd is a paraeducator who has worked for five years at the middle school and the high … Continue reading →

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With Your Head on a Swivel

Posted on September 22, 2016 by paraeducate

The academic year is in full swing now. There’s no denying that routines have been established. And yet, due to a variety of reasons, mostly stemming from a student’s collection of disabilities, the routines still seem to be a puzzle. … Continue reading →

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Turning Point

Posted on April 7, 2016 by paraeducate

It’s late in the year. Most schools have already had at least a Spring Break if not also a ski week or mid winter session. We are glad to be back. Spring for us is going to be about the … Continue reading →

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14 Things We Love About Paraeducators

Posted on February 11, 2016 by paraeducate

It’s February: what would be do without the little bits of honest love we want to share with you all? Does this post seem vaguely familiar? We may have had one very similar three years ago, but due to the … Continue reading →

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What Does 2016 Have In Store?

Posted on January 14, 2016 by paraeducate

The New [calendar] Year has started, and it’s been busy days as we’ve returned to work. But 2016 is more than just moving into another grading period and approaching the bunches of Mondays off that happens every year. We’re really … Continue reading →

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Getting On The Job

Posted on May 21, 2015 by paraeducate

Firstly, we had a great week last week with four blog posts within 24 hours. We love participating in Flashblogs and sharing our experiences we have learned from our students with disabilities. We’ve talked a lot about transitions before, and … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 7, 2015 by paraeducate

Not enough can be said about teachers in the modern day. When you think about the hundreds of things that a modern teacher takes on and does, a far cry from anyone who may have started off as a teacher … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag #3

Posted on December 11, 2014 by paraeducate

Our Mail bag has been getting full again, we reached in and pulled out these two letters and our responses to share. Dear ParaEducate, You have talked a lot about academics. Here is the thing: I can’t do them. I … Continue reading →

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