Paraprofessinals As Partners ConferenceThursday, October 11, 2007 This annual conference is an opportunity for paraprofessionals to engage in cutting edge professional development while networking with colleagues. It is designed to develop the skills of paraprofessionals to increase their effectiveness as educational partners with general and special education teachers, student support services personnel, and administrators. The conference will offer a variety of workshop options covering content areas that focus on meeting the diverse learning needs of students, kindergarten through grade 12, resulting in positive student outcomes. Table Talk Over the years, participants of the annual statewide Paraprofessionals As Partners conference comment that networking with colleagues from other districts and buildings is incredibly valuable. In response to this feedback, a designated time has been created during which participants at each table may take turns responding to questions, reflecting on the day, and dialoguing with other educators. Table Talk is a special time dedicated for participants to: 1) network with colleagues; 2) reflect on the day’s learning; and 3) share their learning with colleagues . About the Keynote Speaker - Dr. Ashleigh Malloy Ashleigh Molloy, Ph.D., is currently Director of the Transformation Education Institute where he consults, lectures, and presents at educational institutions and international conferences on various educational topics with a special focus on diversity and inclusion issues. He is also completing his doctorate in Equity Studies at the University of Toronto in order to further his knowledge in this area. He has worked as a teacher, principal, and system-wide administrator. Dr. Molloy is very involved with the disability community. He works tirelessly on their behalf through his involvement with many community organizations, including the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto. About the Keynote Address—Paraprofessional: Up Close and Personal A paraprofessional is essential for student success. My personal journey working with paraprofessionals as a parent, educator, advocate, and academic will examine this statement from multiple perspectives. The presentation will also speak to the partnership role and gifts that a paraprofessional contributes to students and colleagues. Registration Information Two hundred and seventy-five (275) kindergarten through grade 12 general and special education paraprofessionals, teachers, student support services professionals, and administrators can be accommodated. Applicants will be selected on a first come, first served basis with consideration to regional distribution. There is a fee of $60.00 per applicant for the conference. Lunch will be provided. Please make check payable to Rensselaer at Hartford. Purchase orders will be accepted, but payment must be received prior to the conference. The closing date for submitting applications is October 1, 2007. Confirmation of participation and directions will be mailed shortly thereafter. Send completed application form with registration fee to:
Direct questions to Debbie Williams, Education Services Specialist, (860) 632-1485, ext. 227. CEUs
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