Effective Use of Teacher Assistants - A Module for Policy and Practice Development
Download the module (40 pages) as a Word
file, PDF (0.6MB),
or powerpoint presentation.
The Word version allows you to (1) adapt it to your needs and/or (2) use it
while you are linked to the internet and, thus, be able to use this
handout as an auto-instructional resource linking you to a variety of
relevant resources on this website.
This module is targeted for persons in a leadership capacity related to teacher assistants. It includes a module document, accompanying PowerPoint presentation and a web-based component. It can be used as an auto-instructional resource by individuals or groups wishing to do research, program self-assessment and program improvement related to teacher assistant legal requirements, policy and practice. It can also be used as a training tool.
Module sections include:
- How to Use this Module
- Research Related To Teacher Assistants
- Legal Requirements Related To Teacher Assistants And Other Paraprofessionals
- Instructional Team Model
- Job Descriptions For Teacher Assistants
- Considerations For Assigning Teacher Assistants
- Orientation Of Teacher Assistants
- Professional Development For Instructional Team Members
- Supervision Of Teacher Assistants
- Performance Evaluation Of Teacher Assistants
- Orientation Exercise for Effective Use of Teacher Assistants Module
- Guided Discussion
- Bibliography
Most of the module sections are organized as follows:
- Applicable Legal Requirements and State Guidelines
- Implementation Strategies Reported in the Literature and/or Reported by RI Districts and Related Agencies in the 2003-04 RIDE Survey
- Resources on or through the Teacher Assistant Website
Checklist
for Policies and Practices on Effective Teacher Assistant Use (0.5MB / 4 pages)
Districts can use this checklist as a self-assessment and basis for making improvements
