M-7 Keeping the Day Sane: Mental Health 101 for Paraeducators
Presenter
Formats and Times
- In-Person Training: 4.25 hours (8:30-12:45)
- On-Demand Webinar: 1.25 hours
Content
Are your paraeducators equipped with the tools they need to support students with emotional and behavioral challenges? Working with students identified with emotional-behavioral disorders requires more than dedication—it requires specialized strategies and an understanding of the foundations of these disorders. Well-intentioned approaches that may not mat needs can unintentionally escalate student emotions and behaviors and reduce learning readiness. This training provides paraeducators and support staff with foundational knowledge and practical, easy-to-apply techniques to better manage challenging situations, promote student regulation, and support positive participation. With consistent strategies and a unified approach, your team can respond with confidence, keep students safe, and strengthen classroom stability. Let's build a shared vision and empower every member of your team.
Intended Audience
Paraeducators, special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) staff or school counselors specifically designated to working with special needs students, behaviorists, and other Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team members who support these students are strongly advised to attend.
Participants Will
- Learn the basics of most frequently encountered mental health profiles.
- Learn how to side-step emotional triggers.
- Learn basic learning supports and strategies to help develop student readiness and active participation.
- Learn how to collect proper data to support teachers, behaviorists, counselors, and school psychologists.
- Learn proactive strategies for reducing emotional responses from students.
