In a world of better and easier access to professional development for teachers, there continues to be an uncomfortable void when it comes to finding good training for teaching assistants. So when schools around the world rely more and more on teaching assistants to bolster their learning support departments, we need to answer the call for meaningful training. The reality is that very few learning support departments in international schools would survive without them, so why not provide amazing training as well?


I have worked with, supported, and managed more teaching assistants than I can count at this point in my career in more than 15 different schools. But throughout those 20+ years of working with assistants, the gems still stick out in my mind. We often say we were lucky to find and retain a good assistant, but why can’t we take a bit of luck out of the process? 


This course is written to provide deep and insightful content for international school, learning support deparment, teaching assistants.
 

Welcome Video

Script for the Intro Video

Welcome

The History of Special Education - where have we come from?

Self-contained, pull-out, and inclusion, Oh My!

Introduction to Integration vs. Inclusion

Integration vs. Inclusion with Shelley Moore - HOMEWORK

Scripts for this Module

Inclusion - History & Evolution

Common diagnosis pathways

Script for Common Diagnoses Video

ADHD

Dyslexia

Dysgraphia

Dyscalculia

Autism

Auditory & Language Processing Disorders

Executive Functioning Disorder

Document notes on Expert Videos

Teacher Interview - HOMEWORK

An Overview of Common Diagnoses

Data Collection

Confidentiality

Data Collection & Confidentiality

Dr Ross Greene

Lagging Skills Framework - Video

Role Play Intro

Role Play Video - HOMEWORK

Scripts for Videos in this Module

Lagging Skills Infographic

Challenging Behavior

Positive Transitions and Routines

Resources to accompany this module - Homework

Script for Video

What does the Research Say?

Tips and Tricks for Promoting Social Skills and Friendships

Scripts for Videos

Types of Support - HOMEWORK

Promoting Social Skills and Friendships

Strategies in the Classroom

Strategies in the Classroom - PowerPoint Slides

References to support the course

Resources

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Inclusive Teaching Assistant Training

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