CO-TOP Instructional Strategies for Reading March 10, 2025

Course Description

Note: This is an optional class for Paraprofessional EA IVs and EA Vs ONLY who have not taken the class previously.  To check whether or not you have already taken this class, please check your transcript using THIS LINKLinks to an external site..

This class is one of several classes provided in DCSD that implements components of the CO-TOP (Comprehensive Training of Paraeducators) Curriculum developed by the Paraprofessional Research and Resource Center, part of the School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver. This class is designed to provide skill based training for Paraprofessionals who support students in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, or in self-contained settings.

Participants Will:

• Define individual techniques needed to enhance student learning in reading
• Demonstrate how to provide instructional support in reading based upon direction from a school professional
• Know how to access information about Colorado Academic Standards for literacy

Target Audience

• Paraprofessionals - EA IV and EA V ONLY

Date, Time & Location

• Date: March 10, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• Location: West Support Center, Mt. Evans A&B conference rooms | 701 Prairie Hawk Dr., Castle Rock, 80109Links to an external site.
• Instructors: Jenifer Nerwin | Brenna Chapman