Project PARA learning library

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Explore all 53 lessons in the Project PARA curriculum. Organized into seven core areas, each lesson helps paraprofessionals build practical skills and support student success.

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01

Core 1 · 5 lessons

Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

Professional practice, ethics, responsibilities, and healthy boundaries.

01Lesson 1

Professional & Ethical Conduct in the School Setting

02Lesson 2

Who Does What? The Roles of Staff in the School Setting

03Lesson 3

Valuing Differences: Roles and Responsibilities in the Educational Teams

04Lesson 4

Professional Boundaries: Working within Your Role

05Lesson 5

Professional Boundaries: Navigating Relationships

02

Core 2 · 8 lessons

Learner Development and Individualized Learning Differences

Understand learner development and support students with varied learning needs.

06Lesson 6

Foundations of Child Development

07Lesson 7

Understanding Disabilities and Their Education Impact

08Lesson 8

Disability Across the Lifespan: Impact on Students and Families

09Lesson 9

Communication and Learning: Academic and Social Impacts of Language Development

10Lesson 10

Every Voice Matters: Supporting Non-Verbal Communication in Education

11Lesson 11

Fostering Independence and Self-Advocacy in Students with Disabilities

12Lesson 12

Communicating Effectively: Matching Methods to Student Language Proficiency

13Lesson 13

Strategies Supporting Diverse Learners

03

Core 3 · 12 lessons

Special Education Services and Supports in the Learning Environment

Explore special education law, services, IEPs, routines, and safe support.

14Lesson 14

Understanding Supports and Services in Special Education-IDEA Law

15Lesson 15

Understanding Supports and Services in Special Education-IEP Walkthrough

16Lesson 16

Introduction to Special Education Categories

17Lesson 17

Foundations of Inclusion in the Classroom

18Lesson 18

From Support to Independence: Using Proximity and Fading Effectively

19Lesson 19

Building Positive Relationships with Students

20Lesson - 20P

Understanding Supports and Services in Special Education-IDEA Law

21Lesson - 20E

Understanding Supports and Services in Special Education-IEP Walkthrough

22Lesson - 20HS

Introduction to Special Education Categories

23Lesson 20D

Adapting Classrooms and Materials for Student Success (Disability Focus)

24Lesson 21

Promoting Independence Through Routines and Transitions

25Lesson 22

Health and Safety Essential for School and Support Staff

04

Core 4 · 4 lessons

Assessment

Use accommodations and practical methods to collect meaningful student data.

26Lesson - 23E

IEP Accommodations: What Are They and How to Use Them (Elementary Focus)

27Lesson - 23HS

IEP Accommodations: What Are They and How to Use Them (High School Focus)

28Lesson - 24A

Effective Data Collection in Educational Settings (Academic Focus)

29Lesson - 24B

Effective Data Collection in Educational Settings – Behavior Focus

05

Core 5 · 10 lessons

Learner Instructional Supports and Strategies

Build instructional strategies through differentiation, tools, pacing, and fading supports.

30Lesson - 25E

Strategies for Success: Differentiation, Accommodations, Modifications, and High Leverage Practices (Elementary Focus)

31Lesson - 25HS

Strategies for Success: Differentiation, Accommodations, Modifications, and High Leverage Practices (High School Focus)

32Lesson - 26E

Strategies for Success: Differentiation, Accommodations, Modifications, and High Leverage Practices (High School Focus)

33Lesson 26HS

Blending Strategies and Technology for Effective Learning (High School Focus)

34Lesson 26D-1

Blending Strategies and Technology for Effective Learning (Disability Focus…ADHD, Autism, Sensory)

35Lesson 26D-2

Blending Strategies and Technology for Effective Learning (Disability Focus…Intellectual Disability)

36Lesson - 26D-3

Blending Strategies and Technology for Effective Learning (Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Visual Impairments)

37Lesson - 26D-4

Blending Strategies and Technology for Effective Learning (Disability Focus…High School Behavior and ED)

38Lesson 27

Optimizing Instruction: Time Use and Flexible Pacing

39Lesson 28

Fading Supports: Promoting Student Independence

06

Core 6 · 12 lessons

Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports

Support positive behavior, social-emotional growth, safety, and strong relationships.

40Lesson 29

Positive Behavior Supports: Promoting Social and Emotional Success

41Lesson 30

Understanding Behavior as Communication

42Lesson 31

Ensuring Compliance: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Behavior Support

43Lesson 32

Role Modeling for Growth: Paraeducator Contributions to Student Success

44Lesson 33

Behavior Intervention Plans: Focus on Positive Behavior Supports

45Lesson 34

Reinforcement Systems in Action: Implementing Individualized Plans from the BIP

46Lesson 35

From Plan to Practice: Social-Emotional and Behavioral Supports

47Lesson 36

Creating Safe Spaces: Teaching Routines and Positive Behaviors

48Lesson 37

Behavior Response Strategies: From Reaction to Redirection-Trauma Informed Approach

49Lesson 38

Behavior Response Strategies: From Reaction to Redirection-Communication Focus

50Lesson 39

Supporting Social Development through Positive Peer Interaction

51Lesson 40

Resolving Conflict and Building Solutions

07

Core 7 · 2 lessons

Collaboration with Team Members

Work effectively with colleagues to support each student’s success.

52Lesson 41

Working Together for Student Success

53Lesson 42

Positive Relationships: Professionalism and Collaboration in Schools

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