Ah, I can hear the relief in your voices and your sighs...Spring Break is almost here! And a well-deserved break it is. I hope you have had the opportunity to view Superintendent Sanderson's video message to us. He sincerely wants to do what is best for our district and knows that in the coming days, there will be some tough decisions made. He encourages us to enjoy Spring Break - our family, friends, R&R, etc. and for one week, forget about the budget. I encourage ALL of you to do just that.
April's The Parapro Connection newsletter is now posted. Another good one as it reminds us to reflect on our evaluations this time of year; continue to "listen" to your students; and plan your own professional learning in an effort to stay abreast of new strategies and information and keep us on the cutting edge of serving our students. Be sure to read it and file it away for future reference.
A huge THANK YOU to those of you who completed the online survey for parapros. More than 500 of you responded. I am listening to you: more PL on technology and with special needs students. Also, more direction on working with your cooperating teachers...I hope that the plans for in-services during pre-planning instead of a 2010 Para Institute will meet this need. Stay tuned!
May 3rd begins Summer 2010 PL registration for earning PLUs. Be sure to register early to get the courses you want/need. Check out Parapros, Special Student Services and Technology. I trust you will find face2face, blended and online courses that will meet your needs.
Thanks for ALL that you do every day in our schools to assist staff and students. You truly are amazing, and it's my pleasure to work with you.
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Lynn :)
