{"product_id":"9781598576740","title":"The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does a great paraprofessional need to know and do? Find out in this handy survival guide, equally useful for the brand-new paraprofessional or the 20-year classroom veteran. Packed with friendly guidance, practical tips, and relatable first-person stories, this book reveals the best ways to provide effective, respectful services to students in inclusive classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulie Causton-Theoharis, a teacher, professor, and educational consultant with more than 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional instructor, knows exactly how to help readers stop feeling overwhelmed so they can start making a difference. She answers all the urgent questions paraprofessionals have as they navigate their complex job in the inclusive classroom, showing readers how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide skillful and subtle support to students while encouraging their independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresolve challenging behavior in gentle and positive ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efind students' strengths and match support practices to them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efade their support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake informed decisions about content-specific accommodations, modifications, and adaptations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epresume competence and keep expectations high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efacilitate peer supports and friendships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epartner with teachers, SLPs, psychologists, families, and other members of the educational team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelieve their own stress and avoid burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help them master the daily ups and downs of the inclusive classroom, paraprofessionals will get ready-to-use practical content: tips for supporting students with specific disabilities, helpful question-and-answer sections, examples of successful problem-solving, a quick-guide to acronyms in education, easy ideas for improving teamwork, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essential guide for every paraprofessional—and a must-have for the educators and other professionals who support them—this empowering book takes the guesswork out of a critical classroom role and helps students with disabilities reach their full potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to watch a recording of Dr. Causton's webinar - The Role of the Paraprofessional in the Inclusive Class \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDownload a free and printable 'Paraprofessional job description' poster for your classroom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookes Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134549836016,"sku":"9781598576740","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781598576740_p0.jpg?v=1763814616","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781598576740","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}