What are some of the areas where you would like more training and support? Are there classroom tasks that make you uncomfortable? What supports could we put in place to alleviate this discomfort?

Strategies and Supports Adult schedules.

Based on the results of such assessment, the teacher can develop adult schedules to clearly define each adult’s role and create a structured and well–managed classroom which is a critical component of effective instruction for individuals with ASD (Hume, 2005; Iovannone, Dunlap, Huber, & Kincaid, 2003) or any disabilities.

One of the best strategies to ensure paraprofessionals are well matched to their tasks and know exactly what they are expected to do is to create adult schedules (Hume, 2005). Hume argues that adult schedules help classroom staff understand what is currently happening, who is responsible for which task, and what should happen next.

1. What are some of the areas where you would like more training and support?
2. Are there classroom tasks that make you uncomfortable?
3. What supports could we put in place to alleviate this discomfort?
4. Are there academic content areas where you feel especially strong?
5. Are there academic content areas where you feel you may need more support?
6. (for paraprofessionals not assigned to an individual student)– Are there students you feel a stronger/easier working relationship than others? Which ones?