A DirectSTEP^® eLearning course from LRP

This course is designed for paraprofessionals who work with students in both general education and special education instructional and non-instructional school settings. It will take approximately one hour to complete.

This course starts with the definition and duties of the paraprofessional in the classroom. It will provide a definition for educational equity and discuss the difference between equity and equality. The paraprofessional’s role in education and equity will be outlined. This course will detail how paraprofessionals can teach with equity in the classroom by explaining the need for self-awareness and then covering discipline and communication.