PD 4 Paras Online Training Course
Cost-effective, on-demand training for paraprofessionals
From Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti- Frontczak
Need professional development for your district or school’s paraprofessionals? With the PD 4 Paras course, professional learning has never been easier, more engaging, or more cost-effective.
Led by inclusion experts Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, this four-part virtual series—with more than 4.5 hours of instruction—was designed specifically for preK-12 paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and one-on-one aides.
Essential training on four critical topics:
- Going beyond the label (Session 1)
- Helping kids become independent (Session 2)
- Decoding the ABCs of the IEP (Session 3)
- Dealing with big emotions (Session 4)
All attendees receive unlimited, ongoing web-based access for the life of the course. Each course includes:
- video sessions
- practical tips
- handouts and downloads
- creative ways to demonstrate learning
- certificate of completion
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Add the books
Extend the learning with Dr. Julie Causton’s bestselling book, The Paraprofessional’s Handbook, 2e. A perfect companion to the PD4Paras online course, this essential guide aligns with the training and provides additional handouts for each session.
Experts Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod created this digital Facilitator’s Guide, an essential companion to The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition.
Register today for this unique learning opportunity and get paraprofessionals ready to help all students succeed!
About the instructors
Dr. Julie Causton
PASSIONATE INCLUSION EXPERT * PROLIFIC AUTHOR * KEYNOTE STORYTELLER
A bestselling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusion advocate, Dr. Julie Causton began her career as an educator and then 14 years as a tenured professor at Syracuse University. In 2012 she founded Inclusive Schooling, a premiere company solely devoted to delivering professional development that transforms schools and lives. She has spent the past 25 years nearly obsessed with discovering innovative practices and teaching others about inclusive education through her wildly engaging presentations.
Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
INCLUSION THOUGHT LEADER * EDUCATORS’ EDUCATOR * FIERCE PLAY ADVOCATE
A highly sought-after speaker, accomplished author, and educators’ educator, Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak began her career as an early interventionist and then spent 16 years as a tenured professor at Kent State University. Since 2013 she has followed her true passion for designing and delivering transformative professional development. As a result, she has accumulated over 50,000 hours of helping educators and leaders work from a place of compassion, hope, and love in locations from Cincinnati to Singapore.
About Inclusive Schooling
The PD for Paras course is offered by Inclusive Schooling, an organization led by Brookes authors Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak. These two in-demand inclusion advocates partner with schools from around the world to reimagine educational systems, practices, and spaces. They create and deliver highly customized and inspiring professional development that results in real change in mindsets, heart sets, and skillsets on all topics related to inclusive education.
