Paraeducator After-School Videoconference Series Standard #5: Learning Environments and Social Interactions

District, IU, Preschool Agency Policy Your local district’s policies regarding Para educator job descriptions, duties, and responsibilities provide the final word!

Agenda Introduction Do’s and don’t’s of behavior management Behavior basics Social skill development Build and maintain rapport with students Using universal precautions

Standard #5 - Knowledge Areas K1 Demands of various learning environments. K2 Rules and procedural safeguards regarding the management of behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

Standard #5 - Skill Areas S1Establish and maintain rapport with learners. S2 Use universal precautions and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. S3 Use strategies for behavior management as directed. S4 Use strategies as directed, in a variety of settings, to assist in the development of social skills.

Learner Outcomes Participants will: Discuss do’s and don’t’s of behavior management Describe strategies for managing behavior and teaching social skills to students Discuss demands of various learning environments List ways to build and maintain rapport with students Describe the protocol for using universal precautions

Do’s and Don’t’s of Behavior Management Do Consult partner teacher about behavior strategies or behavior plans Speak respectfully Maintain confidentiality Model behaviors you want to see Let students know when they are behaving correctly

Been There, Done That, Now What? Strategies to TryStrategies TriedBehaviors

9 B BEHAVIOR 1. Form The way a behavior looks, what we observe, a precise, specific description of the behavior. 2. Function –The purpose that the behavior serves –To get something –To avoid or delay “ “an observable and measurable act of an individual”

“If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.” “If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we… …teach? …punish?” “Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others?” (Herner, 1998)

Consider this… Until we have defined, taught, modeled, practiced, reinforced and re-taught, it is unethical for adults to punish……… Rob Horner

Are the behaviors you listed related to lack of social skills?

Social Skills - What to Teach! Problem solving Conversational skills Identification of feelings Management of feelings Anger control Dealing with stress Organizational skills

Social Skills, like academic skills, are learned! Social Skills, like academic skills, must be taught!

Social Skills -How to Teach! Use direct instruction Use rehearsal Use visuals for structure Use comics

Problem Solving Technique My problem is_________________________________. I can solve it by: (help student to list ways) _________________________________________________ Choose one way. Do it. How did this work? Social Skills -How to Teach!

Rehearsal Technique Social Skills -How to Teach!

Visual Supports Social Skills -How to Teach!

When it is too noisy, I can… Listen to music Go for a walk Sit at the table Social Skills -How to Teach!

RELAX Put your head down Sit in the quiet area Take 5 deep breaths OR Move Away Come back to the activity Social Skills -How to Teach!

Relax Move Away Take 5 deep breaths Come back to the table If something is bothering you, you can: Social Skills -How to Teach!

If you are upset Put your head down Have a quiet mouth Social Skills -How to Teach!

Comic Strip Conversations A conversation between 2 or more people using simple drawings Illustrates ongoing communication Provides support to students who struggle to comprehend the quick exchange of information Turns abstract conversation into concrete representation Identifies what people say and do Emphasize what people may be thinking Carol Gray Social Skills -How to Teach!

Comic Strip Conversation Social Skills -How to Teach!

playground XX?X!! HAHA HA!!! You go to the bench!

Carol Gray, Comic Book Conversations

Building and Maintaining Rapport with Students Treat students with respect Look for opportunities to praise students Turn a negative into a positive Make their day

Building and Maintaining Rapport with Students Respond to negative student behaviors in a professional manner Don’t take it personally View as a teaching opportunity

Been There, Done That, Now What? Strategies to TryStrategies TriedBehaviors

And Now for Something Completely Different Universal Precautions

Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne = found in blood Pathogen = disease-producing microorganism.

Blood Borne Pathogens Excerpts from presentation by Jacki O’Donnell, RN

Standard (Universal) Precautions CDC recommendation: Blood and/or body fluid precautions should be observed for all students Individualized guidelines set up for specific settings. Hospital Dentist Day Care/School

Blood Borne Diseases HIV Hepatitis B Hepatitis C

Blood Borne Pathogens Contaminated surfaces are a major cause of the spread of hepatitis. HBV can survive on environmental surfaces, dried and at room temperature for at least one week.

To Avoid Exposure To Someone’s Blood You Should Wear  A. A girdle  B. Wool mittens  C. Latex or hypoallergenic gloves

Glove Removal Grip one glove near the cuff and peel it down until it comes off inside out. Cup it in the palm of your ungloved hand. Place 2 fingers of your bare hand inside the cuff of the remaining glove. Peel that glove down so that it also comes off inside out and over the first one. Properly dispose of the gloves. Wash your hands with soap and water.

How Would You Clean Up Broken Glass?  A. With paper towels  B. Broom and dustpan  C. Tell one of the kids

If You Think You Have Had an Exposure You Should  A. Call an ambulance  B. Tell an administrator and school nurse  C. Call the cafeteria

Remember ! If it’s wet, and it ain’t yours, don’t touch it!

When to Wash ? After going to Bathroom Before eating or preparing food After coughing or sneezing After playing outside After playing with pets After diaper changing

HAND WASHING 101 Use warm running water, soap and friction Rub for at least 20 seconds – Between fingers – Underneath fingernails Rinse Dry hands with paper towel Turn off water with paper towel Dispose of towel in wastebasket

That was Universal Precautions in a

Learner Outcomes Participants will: Discuss do’s and don’t’s of behavior management Describe strategies for managing behavior and teaching social skills to students Discuss demands of various learning environments List ways to build and maintain rapport with students Describe the protocol for using universal precautions

Save the Dates! Paraeducator Summer Training Series August 11 &August 12, After-school Videoconference Series October 16, 2008 – Standard #6 November 13, 2008 – Standard #7 February 11, 2009 – Standard #8 March 10, 2009 – Standard #9 April 28, Standard #10