CO-TOP Instructional Strategies for Reading October 23, 2024

Course Description

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: October 23, 2024
• 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

Please Note: In order to receive completion credit on your DCSD transcript and receive your compensation for taking the course, you must:

• Attend the face to face class
• Complete the course assessment in Canvas
• Submit the course completion survey (final module in this Canvas Class).