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Presenter: New paraprofessional development program opens this week
Summary
A Whitehall School District presenter said a paraprofessional development program opened this week that offers continuing education to help paraprofessionals work with students with disabilities; the presenter said the district will pursue available funding to participate.
A Whitehall School District presenter said a paraprofessional development program "opened up this week," and described opportunities for continuing education aimed at helping paraprofessionals support students with disabilities. The presenter said they plan to work with the program if funding can be identified.
The presenter praised existing local programs as “spectacular” and said the training offers pathways for paraprofessionals interested in pursuing teaching credentials. "It was spectacular," the presenter said, noting the program provides a route to put paraprofessionals "to put their foot in the door" if they pursue teaching education. The presenter added the district will explore funds to take advantage of the development offering.
