Paraprofessional Symposium
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Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Location: Region 7 ESC Workshop: #359729
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Paraprofessional Symposium 24–25: Empowering Futures
Join us for an interactive symposium designed just for paraprofessionals! Whether you're brand-new or a seasoned pro, this day is all about building your confidence, expanding your toolkit, and helping you create meaningful impact in the classroom.
The day kicks off with a panel of educators sharing insights from their practical experiences as paraprofessionals, followed by breakout sessions that focus on student success, positive behavior supports, strategies to support access to the general curriculum, and more. While this symposium enhances your work as a paraprofessional, it does not lead to certification. Join us for a day of interactive learning and engagement designed to ‘empower your future!’
Why Attend?
- Effective strategies for practical application
- Sessions tailored specifically for paraprofessionals
- Best practices to support all students, including students with disabilities
- Tools to support teachers and improve classroom outcomes
- A chance to learn, connect, and feel empowered in your role
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this symposium is designed to energize and equip you with new tools and a renewed sense of purpose. Don’t miss it!
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration & New Paraprofessional Setup
8:30 – 9:30 AM: General Session (Paraprofessional Panel)
9:40 – 10:40 AM: Breakout Session 1
10:50 – 11:50 AM: Breakout Session 2
11:50 – 12:50 PM: Lunch on Your Own
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Breakout Session 3
2:10 – 3:10 PM: Breakout Session 4
Each participant will have the opportunity to attend all breakout sessions.
Maximizing Student Growth: Strategies for High-Impact Support
Learn how to apply accommodations, modifications, and high-yield instructional strategies to support learners at every level. Perfect for those supporting students with IEPs or academic struggles.
Pathways to Positive Behavior Supports
Get ahead of challenging behavior with proactive, positive reinforcement strategies. This session offers a solid game plan for encouraging behaviors that stick.
Superheroes: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students
Not all heroes wear capes—some support language learners. Recharge your powers with flexible strategies to help emergent bilingual students thrive in any classroom setting.
Transformative Tools: Visual Supports for Positive Classroom Outcomes
Master visual schedules, cues, and graphic organizers that help students succeed. Learn to implement visual tools that boost understanding, reduce frustration, and build independence.
Our partners in higher education will be available for the day, so stop by their booths to ask questions and gain valuable knowledge and resources to further your education!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM!
