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359729

Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Empowering Futures

Complete Attendance not available before workshop starts.

Join us for an engaging symposium designed to equip paraprofessionals with strategies, tips, and tools to foster student success. Our general session will begin with shared experiences from current paraprofessionals in the field, followed by breakout sessions offering resources for both new and experienced paraprofessionals to enhance their classroom impact. Learn practical approaches for supporting diverse learners, including students with disabilities and English learners. This symposium enhances the paraprofessional certification course by providing additional insights, though it does not lead to certification. Whether you're new to the role or looking to refine your skills, this day will empower you to make a lasting impact on student achievement.
Symposium Agenda:
8:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration and New Paraprofessional Setup
8:30 am - 9:30 am: General Session
9:40 am - 10:40 am: Breakout Session 1
10:50 am - 11:50 am: Breakout Session 2
11:50 am - 12:50 pm: Lunch On Your Own
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Breakout Session 3
2:10 pm - 3:10 pm: Breakout Session 4
*Each participant will have the opportunity to attend all sessions*

$100.00

150

10

0/0

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No

CPE

$0.00

Behavior / Discipline
Bilingual / ESL / EB
Communication Skills
ECSE
Instructional Strategies
Paraprofessional Training
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS)
Special Education

Instructional Paraprofessional

Pre-Kinder
Kinder
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th

*Region 7 Districts /Charters (FREE)
*Employees of Region 7 ESC (FREE)

Workshop Materials

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
Education Service Center
Dogwood Room*
7/24/2025 8:30 AM 9:30 AM
Administration
Lobby
7/24/2025 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

Workshop Presenter(s)

Name
Leslie Reed

Workshop Contacts

Name Type Department E-Mail Phone
Laura Reitan
Contact lreitan@esc7.net (903) 988-6895

Workshop Liaison(s)

Name Email
Leslie Reed
lreed@esc7.net

Sessions

Thursday July 24, 2025
359958 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Maximizing Student Growth: Strategies for High Impact Support
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Cypress Room*
This session provides paraprofessionals with practical strategies to support and enhance academic growth for all learners, including struggling learners. Attendees will explore the effective use of accommodations and modifications to meet diverse student needs, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum. The session will highlight high-yield instructional strategies that support engagement and mastery of content. Additionally, participants will be provided with valuable resources to gain a better understanding of the successful implementation of recommendations outlined in students’ individualized education plans, equipping them with the tools necessary to support teachers in creating a positive and impactful learning environment for every student.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359743 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Pathways to Positive Behavior Supports
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Dogwood Room*
Are you feeling like you need a better game plan for approaches to student behaviors? This session focuses on effective strategies for promoting positive behavior in individuals. Participants will explore key techniques such as prompting and cueing to encourage desired behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the underlying factors that influence behavior and how to create supportive environments that increase positive actions. Attendees will gain practical tools for fostering lasting behavioral changes through proactive and positive reinforcement strategies.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360015 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Superheroes: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Student
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Elm Room
Not all heroes wear capes! Some wear a paraprofessional badge and a smile. Instructional paras are practically shapeshifters, adapting to the teaching styles of the many teachers they serve, and their superstrength is in making connections with struggling students. But even heroes need to recharge their superpowers and add to their toolkits. Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll practice simple strategies for supporting all students, especially Emergent Bilinguals.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360004 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Transformative Tools: Visual Supports for Positive Classroom Outcomes
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Pine Room*
As a paraprofessional, you play a vital role in the integration of student supports in the classroom! We will explore using visual supports to foster communication, academic growth, and positive behavior outcomes. Participants will learn to effectively implement visual tools—such as schedules, cues, and graphic organizers—to support student understanding and engagement. The session will provide practical strategies for using visuals to enhance student independence, improve behavior management, and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment. By the end, paraeducators will be equipped with strategies to implement visual supports that can make a meaningful difference in students' academic and behavioral success.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359966 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Maximizing Student Growth: Strategies for High Impact Support
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Cypress Room*
This session provides paraprofessionals with practical strategies to support and enhance academic growth for all learners, including struggling learners. Attendees will explore the effective use of accommodations and modifications to meet diverse student needs, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum. The session will highlight high-yield instructional strategies that support engagement and mastery of content. Additionally, participants will be provided with valuable resources to gain a better understanding of the successful implementation of recommendations outlined in students’ individualized education plans, equipping them with the tools necessary to support teachers in creating a positive and impactful learning environment for every student.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359757 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Pathways to Positive Behavior Supports
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Dogwood Room*
Are you feeling like you need a better game plan for approaches to student behaviors? This session focuses on effective strategies for promoting positive behavior in individuals. Participants will explore key techniques such as prompting and cueing to encourage desired behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the underlying factors that influence behavior and how to create supportive environments that increase positive actions. Attendees will gain practical tools for fostering lasting behavioral changes through proactive and positive reinforcement strategies.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360017 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Superheroes: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Student
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Elm Room
Not all heroes wear capes! Some wear a paraprofessional badge and a smile. Instructional paras are practically shapeshifters, adapting to the teaching styles of the many teachers they serve and their superstrength is making connections with struggling students. But even heroes need to recharge their superpowers and add to their toolkits. Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll practice simple strategies for supporting all students, but especially Emergent Bilinguals.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360008 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Transformative Tools: Visual Supports for Positive Classroom Outcomes
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Pine Room*
As a paraprofessional, you play a vital role in the integration of student supports in the classroom! We will explore using visual supports to foster communication, academic growth, and positive behavior outcomes. Participants will learn to effectively implement visual tools—such as schedules, cues, and graphic organizers—to support student understanding and engagement. The session will provide practical strategies for using visuals to enhance student independence, improve behavior management, and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment. By the end, paraeducators will be equipped with strategies to implement visual supports that can make a meaningful difference in students' academic and behavioral success.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359967 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Maximizing Student Growth: Strategies for High Impact Support
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cypress Room*
This session provides paraprofessionals with practical strategies to support and enhance academic growth for all learners, including struggling learners. Attendees will explore the effective use of accommodations and modifications to meet diverse student needs, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum. The session will highlight high-yield instructional strategies that support engagement and mastery of content. Additionally, participants will be provided with valuable resources to gain a better understanding of the successful implementation of recommendations outlined in students’ individualized education plans, equipping them with the tools necessary to support teachers in creating a positive and impactful learning environment for every student.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359922 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Pathways to Positive Behavior Supports
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogwood Room*
Are you feeling like you need a better game plan for approaches to student behaviors? This session focuses on effective strategies for promoting positive behavior in individuals. Participants will explore key techniques such as prompting and cueing to encourage desired behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the underlying factors that influence behavior and how to create supportive environments that increase positive actions. Attendees will gain practical tools for fostering lasting behavioral changes through proactive and positive reinforcement strategies.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360018 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Superheroes: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Student
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Elm Room
Not all heroes wear capes! Some wear a paraprofessional badge and a smile. Instructional paras are practically shapeshifters, adapting to the teaching styles of the many teachers they serve, and their superstrength is in making connections with struggling students. But even heroes need to recharge their superpowers and add to their toolkits. Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll practice simple strategies for supporting all students, especially Emergent Bilinguals.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360009 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Transformative Tools: Visual Supports for Positive Classroom Outcomes
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pine Room*
As a paraprofessional, you play a vital role in the integration of student supports in the classroom! We will explore using visual supports to foster communication, academic growth, and positive behavior outcomes. Participants will learn to effectively implement visual tools—such as schedules, cues, and graphic organizers—to support student understanding and engagement. The session will provide practical strategies for using visuals to enhance student independence, improve behavior management, and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment. By the end, paraeducators will be equipped with strategies to implement visual supports that can make a meaningful difference in students' academic and behavioral success.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359968 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Maximizing Student Growth: Strategies for High Impact Support
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Cypress Room*
This session provides paraprofessionals with practical strategies to support and enhance academic growth for all learners, including struggling learners. Attendees will explore the effective use of accommodations and modifications to meet diverse student needs, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum. The session will highlight high-yield instructional strategies that support engagement and mastery of content. Additionally, participants will be provided with valuable resources to gain a better understanding of the successful implementation of recommendations outlined in students’ individualized education plans, equipping them with the tools necessary to support teachers in creating a positive and impactful learning environment for every student.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
359923 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Pathways to Positive Behavior Supports
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Dogwood Room*
Are you feeling like you need a better game plan for approaches to student behaviors? This session focuses on effective strategies for promoting positive behavior in individuals. Participants will explore key techniques such as prompting and cueing to encourage desired behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the underlying factors that influence behavior and how to create supportive environments that increase positive actions. Attendees will gain practical tools for fostering lasting behavioral changes through proactive and positive reinforcement strategies.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360019 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25: Superheroes: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Student
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Elm Room
Not all heroes wear capes! Some wear a paraprofessional badge and a smile. Instructional paras are practically shapeshifters, adapting to the teaching styles of the many teachers they serve, and their superstrength is in making connections with struggling students. But even heroes need to recharge their superpowers and add to their toolkits. Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll practice simple strategies for supporting all students, especially Emergent Bilinguals.
Breakout sessions
0/40
Thursday July 24, 2025
360010 Paraprofessional Symposium 24-25:Transformative Tools: Visual Supports for Positive Classroom Outcomes
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Pine Room*
As a paraprofessional, you play a vital role in the integration of student supports in the classroom! We will explore using visual supports to foster communication, academic growth, and positive behavior outcomes. Participants will learn to effectively implement visual tools—such as schedules, cues, and graphic organizers—to support student understanding and engagement. The session will provide practical strategies for using visuals to enhance student independence, improve behavior management, and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment. By the end, paraeducators will be equipped with strategies to implement visual supports that can make a meaningful difference in students' academic and behavioral success.
Breakout sessions
0/40

Special Accommodations
For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.