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Teachers and union representatives tell Paramount board training timing and staffing are straining classrooms
Summary
Multiple staff and union representatives told the board that mandatory compliance training, rapid implementation of co‑teaching and reduced staffing in inclusion classrooms have increased workloads and stressed teachers, with calls for better communication, compensation for training time and permanent staffing for special education inclusion classes.
A string of public commenters and employee representatives told the Paramount Unified School District board that implementation details and staffing decisions made over the summer have strained teachers and special education classrooms.
"All changes that we do make need to be in support of the student," teacher and resident Heather Vanity said during public comment, urging more timely communication and collaboration so changes do not add uncompensated work for staff. Employee…
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