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Paraprofessionals
Minnesota Department of Education has developed a number of resources for paraprofessionals. They include a portfolio, a rubric that meets No Child Left Behind standard for evaluating the portfolio and online training. These resources can be the link for ongoing staff development.
Minnesota Paraprofessional Portfolio
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| This portfolio is one option paraprofessionals could use to document evidence. This specific portfolio is aligned with Minnesota Core Competencies for Instructional Paraprofessionals. | |
MN Rubric for the Evaluation of Paraprofessionals
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| This rubric can be used by district reviewers for documentation of competency completion for paraprofessionals using a portfolio. | |
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Para Link: A Guide for Facilitators
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| This booklet is intended to introduce history and various resources available to help prepare and train paraprofessionals. | |
Tour of Para eLink
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| Para eLink is a web-based system of training paraprofessionals. Para eLink must be implemented by a trained facilitator through a district or through a 2-year higher education program. | |