Q&A
Professional development for educators and paraprofessionals in Summer Rising
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Council Member Rita C. Joseph inquires about the professional development provided for educators and paraprofessionals involved in the Summer Rising program. DOE representatives explain the training process and address concerns about alignment between teacher and paraprofessional training.
- Two days of professional learning are provided prior to the start of summer school
- Curriculum providers offer different professional learning sessions for teachers and paraprofessionals
- Council Member Joseph raises concerns about the alignment of training for teachers and paraprofessionals, especially for students with IEPs requiring one-to-one support
Rita C. Joseph
0:58:45
And how much PD do you provide for the educators?
UNKNOWN
0:58:48
So the professional learning happens dependent on each one of those curriculum providers.
0:58:55
They're 2 days prior to the beginning of summer school where curriculum
Rita C. Joseph
0:58:59
A power professionals included in that training?
UNKNOWN
0:59:01
Power professional learning is different from the teachers, but they're also provided with professionals.
Rita C. Joseph
0:59:09
Well, let's say I have a one to one, and my child has an IEP.
0:59:12
How can I turn key if I'm not teaching the professional the same thing?
UNKNOWN
0:59:16
They also have professional learning, the same.
0:59:18
It's separate.
0:59:19
From the teachers.
0:59:19
I'll turn it over to Andy for the
Althea V. Stevens
0:59:22
report before you
