Welcome 
Paraeducator Training:
Classroom Management –
Advanced Level
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 Please complete the Checklist as you settle down
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Ground Rules
 Restrooms
 Break
 Please turn your cell phones to vibrate or silent
 Respect your colleagues
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Agenda
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Welcome
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Ground Rules
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Why Are We Here Today
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Dynamic Schedule / Activity Matrix
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Student Engagement
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Class Meetings
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Hard Conversations
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Communication
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Do’s and Don’ts
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Recap
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Classroom Management –
Advanced Level
Presented By:
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Let’s get to know each other 
 What do you hope to learn from today?
 Please share two things about you
• Your Name
• Where you work
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SCCOE: Mission & Vision
 Mission
The SCCOE is a champion for children, school, and
community.
 Vision
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To provide strong advocacy for students, parents, school
districts, and the educational community.
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To provide exceptional leadership and exemplary services
to those we serve.
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Dynamic Schedule / Activity
Matrix
 Dynamic Schedule
 Activity Matrix
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Connect 4
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Student Engagement
 Floating aide
 1:1 instruction
 Group lesson
 Community Based Education
 Voc Ed
 Lunch time / Playground / Break / Restroom
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Class Meetings
 Suggestion Box
 Adjusted Day
 Before / After School
 Face–to-Face
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Hard Conversations
 Starting hard conversations
 Building trust
 Active listening
 Handling conflict
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Hard Conversations – Contd.
 Examples
 Find the right time
 State the facts – don’t get judgmental
 Now state your feelings
 State your needs
 Let the person answer
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Communication
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Professional tone
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Professional words
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Know the sequence of consequences
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When in doubt –TAKE A MOMENT
Don’t get mad, get PROFESSIONAL
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Communication – Contd.
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The Parent
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The Yeller
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The Whiner
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The Brander
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The Yanker
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Communication – Contd.
Respect the student, their abilities, disabilities, their fears
and quirks, and treat them the way you would like to be
treated yourself.
People Specific Praise
Praise Your Team
Praise Your Students
PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE
Use Different Words
Use Students’ Names when you Praise Them
Students’ Success is your primary job responsibility, so
help them learn and grow.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS.
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Do’s & Don’ts
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Refer to your handout
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Audio Tape Activity
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Students are People First
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Use a pleasant tone of voice when speaking to students
Use a student’s first name frequently
Make polite request of students. Say “Please” and “Thank You”.
Talk to students conversationally
Talk to students close up, rather than yelling across the room.
Greet students when they arrive, and say “Good Bye” when they leave.
Look at students when talking to them.
Say positive things to and about the students.
Never imitate a student to make fun.
Attempt prompting before using physical guidance.
Use physical guidance in a way that respects student dignity.
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You are the PILLAR of your
classroom…
REMEMBER YOU ARE HERE FOR
THE STUDENTS.
YOU are the change you want to
see in others.
Student Success is your primary job
responsibility…so help them learn
and grow.
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You are the PILLAR of your
classroom…
Any Questions?
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Thank You !!!
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