Why this course

Strengthening the impact of classroom support roles

Support professionals are essential to inclusive and effective classrooms, yet many enter their roles without formal training. This course equips paraprofessionals and classroom support staff with evidence-based strategies to align instruction, reinforce positive behavior, and collaborate confidently with lead teachers. Participants gain practical tools they can apply immediately to better support students across diverse learning needs.
  • Meant for

    Paraprofessionals and classroom support staff

  • Format

    Cohort-based, 3 Live Virtual Sessions, and a Digital Workbook

  • Time Commitment

    6 hours and Self-Paced

Learning Outcomes

Support professionals will be able to apply high-impact strategies that improve student learning, behavior, and engagement.

  • Use proactive prompting and instructional alignment to support learning

  • Apply positive behavior support strategies aligned with classroom plans

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with lead teachers and school teams

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

    2. How This Course Works

    3. Navigation Basics: Exploring Interactive Lessons

    1. What Does "Support" Really Mean?

    2. Classroom Collaboration Scenarios

    3. Reflection: My Current Role

    4. Knowledge Check

    1. Instructional Alignment Basics

    2. Prompts, Cues, and Wait Time

    3. Try It: Prompting Simulation

    4. Prompting Strategy Mini-Map

    1. The ABCs of Behavior

    2. Reinforcement vs Correction

    3. Behavior Plan Scenarios

    4. Quick Reference Sheet

    1. What Inclusion Looks Like

    2. Language of Support

    3. Reflect: Dignity in Action

    4. Inclusion Strategy Flashcards

    1. Teacher Partnerships

    2. Feedback Without Overstepping

    3. Peer Problem Solving

    4. Knowledge Check

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 25 lessons
  • Self-paced lessons developed with the support of licensed professionals
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Includes TAGLearners Community Access

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