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Paraeducator Training

For K–12 Schools

Evidence-Based Paraeducator Training

Expert-authored online courses equip paraeducators with essential skills to support diverse learners, manage challenging behavior, and be successful in their roles in both special education and general education classrooms.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

Paraeducators play critical roles in supporting an increasingly diverse student population. Help paraeducators understand their role, teacher and paraeducator teamwork, and best practices related to commonly assigned paraeducator tasks.

Understand the role of the paraeducator

Improve teacher and paraeducator teamwork

Develop skills to assist and support instruction

Better support diverse students needs

Behavior Management

Behavior Management

Prepare paraeducators to support certified and licensed school staff as they help students learn the behavior skills necessary for success in educational environments and beyond.

Understand role in behavior management

Explore common factors of challenging behavior

Learn effective behavior management strategies

Become familiar with behavior intervention plans (BIP)

Working Safely

Working Safely

Injuries caused by students and over-exertion related to lifting and transferring students are significant risks for paraeducators. Equip paraeducators with practical tips to minimize the possibility of injury.

Develop strategies to avoid overexertion

Prevent injuries and illness

Recognize risks in the classroom environment

Reinforce good communication and behavior management

ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Provide paraeducators with a shared understanding of inclusive practices and strategies and improve awareness of disability-related behavior issues to help them become more successful in supporting diverse learning needs.

Understand the basics of ADHD

Recognize characteristics of autism spectrum disorder

Learn effective intervention strategies to support students

Managing & Instructing Small Groups

Managing & Instructing Small Groups

Helps paraeducators understand how to be more effective in assisting and supporting teachers as they provide high quality instruction to students with diverse needs.

Prepare for small group instruction

Develop strategies for differentiating instruction in small groups

Learn the basics of managing small group behavior

Understand effective data collection methods

Understanding Special Education

Understanding Special Education

Provide paraeducators with an overview of elementary and secondary special education and the basics of legal compliance. Educate paraeducators on their important roles in supporting the accommodations and modifications outlined in students’ IEPs.

Understand legal compliance in special education

Identify the key components of IEPs

Support accommodations and modifications

Early Childhood

Early Childhood

Provide paraeducators working in early intervention or early childhood special education programs with understanding, evidence-based strategies, and skills to successfully support students in these settings

Prevent and reduce challenging behavior

Identify strategies to assist students with ASD or other communication disorders

Develop techniques to support young children in achieving social emotional competence

Prepare Paraeducators for Success

100% School Focused

Our special education training courses are specifically designed with real-life scenarios and resources to make professional learning actionable

Improve Instruction & Learning Outcomes

With courses written by expert-authors and content covering evidence-based strategies, educators are prepared to meet the needs of all learners.

Save Time with Streamlined Administration

Spend less time on training management thanks to intuitive features, such as assignment wizards, real-time reporting, customizations, and more!

Experience the Ease of Our Automated System

Rely on Flexible Training Delivery

Designed with flexibility in mind, you can easily assign, track, and manage training for facilities and maintenance staff across your district.

Optimize Learning with High-Quality Courses

Provide an accessible learning environment for every learner with modern and interactive training, which includes 20 languages and follows accessibility best practices.

Customize Courses to Meet Your Needs

Easily customize our courses, or build your own, to reflect your district’s needs and priorities by adding custom materials, including policies, resources, and more.

Simplify Professional Development Management

With built-in features to help busy administrators simplify training management, Vector Training can be a valuable part of your professional development toolkit.

Rely on Flexible Training Delivery

Designed with flexibility in mind, you can easily assign, track, and manage training for facilities and maintenance staff across your district.
  • Ease of Use: Our system is easy to manage and use. Millions of courses are completed each year!
  • Customize Training Plans by Role: Set up your training plan in minutes by user type, department, or building.
  • Streamline New Hire Training: Instantly assign courses to new hires when they are added.
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Optimize Learning with High-Quality Courses

Provide an accessible learning environment for every learner with modern and interactive training, which includes 20 languages and follows accessibility best practices.
  • Anytime, Anywhere: Complete training on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices, 24/7.
  • Engaging Content: Connect with learners through high-quality course videos, imagery, and interactivity.
  • Equitable Access: Provide accessible training available in 20 languages.
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Customize Courses to Meet Your Needs

Easily customize our courses, or build your own, to reflect your district’s needs and priorities by adding custom materials, including policies, resources, and more.
  • Include District-Specific Messages: Include a custom introduction or conclusion.
  • Enhance Training Resources: Add files or links to additional resources. 
  • Deliver and Manage Your Own Courses: Build custom content with policy items, videos, and assessments.
  • Flexible Subscriptions: Multiple PD bundle options.
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Simplify Professional Development Management

With built-in features to help busy administrators simplify training management, Vector Training can be a valuable part of your professional development toolkit.
  • Real-Time Reporting: Every completion is auto-documented.
  • Offline Training: Document in-person PD.
  • Policy Administration: Upload or link to any policy or procedure. Document each employee’s review and acceptance.
  • Measure Learning: Courses include assessments to measure retention and mastery.
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