Course and Module Outlines
Essential Paraeducator Path (4.5 hours)
Equip your paraeducator workforce with strategies and insight to best support students with special needs.
Learning Objectives
Paraeducator 101
Role and basic responsibilities across social, behavioral, physical, academic, safety, and ADL support. Understanding the LEARN framework, IEP implementation, and legal foundations.
Foundations of Instruction
Techniques for differentiated instruction, explicit teaching, multisensory learning, modeling, and using adapted tools to support diverse learners, including students who are ELL.
Managing the Classroom
Student and personal safety, BIP implementation, and supporting students' emotional intelligence and self-regulatory skills.
Course Outline
Foundations of Paraeducator
Role overview, basic responsibilities, social, behavioral, physical, academic, safety, ADLs, where will you work, the LEARN framework. (15 minutes)
- Module 1 – Leading and supporting instruction for all learners – 1 Hour
- Module 2 – Ensuring a safe and productive learning environment – 1 Hour
- Module 3 – Acting professionally and ethically – 1 Hour
- Module 4 – Recognizing the whole child – 45 Minutes
- Module 5 – Navigating the educational setting appropriately – 45 Minutes
Essential Substitute Teacher Path (5 hours)
Support your substitute workforce with the necessary content and training to feel confident on Day 1.
Learning Objectives
Substitute Teacher 101
Understanding the role and expectations of a substitute teacher.
Foundations of Instruction
Analyzing lesson plans and strategies to bring learning to life.
Managing the Classroom
Identifying classroom routines and setting student expectations.
Course Outline
Foundations of Substitute Teaching
- Module 1 - ClassSmarts: Beginning your Substitute Journey - 2 Hours
- Module 2 - Instructional Strategies for Substitute Teachers - 1.75 Hours
- Module 3 - Preparing for Your First Day as a Substitute Teacher - 1 Hour
- Module 4 - Behavior Management: Responsive Approaches - 1 Hour
- Module 5 - Fundamentals of Special Education - 1 Hour
Enhanced Substitute Teacher Path (10 hours)
Extending beyond the foundations with classroom management and instructional strategies.
Learning Objectives
Instructional Best Practices
Identifying the tools and strategies to support learning.
Understanding Learners
Exploring how the various stages of child development impact learning.
Managing Student Behavior
Exploring factors that impact behavior and how to respond.
Course Outline
Foundations of Substitute Teaching
- Module 1 - ClassSmarts: Beginning your Substitute Journey - 2 Hours
- Module 2 - Instructional Strategies for Substitute Teachers - 1.75 Hours
- Module 3 - Preparing for Your First Day as a Substitute Teacher - 1 Hour
- Module 4 - Behavior Management: Responsive Approaches - 1 Hour
- Module 5 - Fundamentals of Special Education - 1 Hour
Foundations of Behavior Management
- Module 6 - Social, Emotional, & Cognitive Development in preK-12 - 1.5 Hours
- Module 7 - Behavior Management: Causes and Functionality of Student Behavior - 1 Hour
- Module 8 - Behavior Management: Proactive Practices - 1 Hour
Exemplary Substitute Teacher Path (20 hours)
Taking effective classroom strategies to the next level with best practices for supporting all learners.
Learning Objectives
Supporting Different Needs
Developing the skills and practices to support students with special needs, English Language Learners, or economically disadvantaged students.
Conduct and Communication
Learning strategies for promoting positive and meaningful connections with students and staff.
Course Outline
Foundations of Substitute Teaching
- Module 1 - ClassSmarts: Beginning your Substitute Journey - 2 Hours
- Module 2 - Instructional Strategies for Substitute Teachers - 1.75 Hours
- Module 3 - Preparing for Your First Day as a Substitute Teacher - 1 Hour
- Module 4 - Social, Emotional, & Cognitive Development in preK-12 - 1 Hour
- Module 5 - Awareness & Prevention: Staff to Student Sexual Misconduct - 1 Hour
- Module 6 - Communication Essentials - 1 Hour
Foundations of Behavior Management
- Module 7 - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports - 1 Hour
- Module 8 - Behavior Management: Causes and Functionality of Student Behavior - 1 Hour
- Module 9 - Behavior Management: Proactive Practices - 1 Hour
- Module 10 - Behavior Management: Responsive Approaches - 1 Hour
- Module 11 - Recognizing and Adapting to Student Behavior - 1 Hour
Foundations of a Welcoming Education
- Module 12 - Fundamentals of Special Education - 1.25 Hours
- Module 13 - IDEA-Designated Disabilities - 1.5 Hours
- Module 14 - Best Practices: Working with Students with Autism - 1 Hour
- Module 15 - Best Practices: Working with Students with Specific Learning Disabilities - 1 Hour
- Module 16 - Best Practices: Teaching Students with ADHD - 1 Hour
- Module 17 - Supporting At-Risk Youth - 0.5 Hour
Other Course and Modules
Our Pathways platform includes other one-off modules and courses available for purchase, including:
- Behavior Management Course - 3 Hours
- Intro to Special Education Course - 3 Hours
- Conflict Management Module - 1 Hour
- Supporting Students with Autism Module - 1 Hour
- Supporting Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Module - 1 Hour
- Supporting Students with Emotional Disorders Module - 1 Hour
- Supporting Students with Attention Deficits Modules - 1 or 2 Hours
Coming Soon
- Essential Paraeducator Path
- Enhanced Paraeducator Path
- Special Education Best Practices
- Supporting English Language Learners
- Student Literacy