Training will provide 4 hours of Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) 02: Methods of Educational and Instructional Support required for all K-12 instructional paraeducators as part of the legislative funding for HB 1115 and SB 6388.

Participants will:

• Identify basic instructional support methods to assist classroom teachers (small group work, one-to-one, computer-aided learning programs)  

• Introduce diverse learning styles and strategies best suited to enhance and complement student learning requirements various learning styles

• Review Washington Learner Standards and have a basic awareness of academic achievement goals

• Demonstrate various instructional support strategies to assist classroom teachers

• Identify strategies to support classroom environments and apply materials to meet the goals of multicultural requirements 

• Recognize appropriate instructional support materials which represent and support various cultures and abilities 

• Review adult social and emotional competencies and what they look like and why they are important (added January 15, 2020)

• Recognize appropriate ways to direct a student's emotions, thoughts, impulses or stress in constructive ways (added January 15, 2020)

Participants will need both two-way audio and video capabilities via Zoom to be able to participate in the course. Participants will be asked to enable both audio and video to engage in this workshop.

Participants should be duty-free during the course and not stationed in a room with students.

Participants should be adequately spaced in separate rooms to avoid audio interference during the course.

Participants should join on individual devices 1:1.  If this is not possible, 2:1 is acceptable.

Any questions or barriers you may have regarding these technical requirements should be directed to Michelle Grove in advance of the course start date so appropriate accommodations can be accounted for.