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Session 4: Team Participation & Membership

Session 4: Team Participation & Membership

Live SessionLive Session

PDE 2954Partnership for

Success: Building Teacher-

Paraeducator Teams That

Work

PDE 2954

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Learner Outcomes for Session 4Learner Outcomes for Session 4Discuss Needs Assessment resultsDefine conflictDistinguish between reactive and proactive

approaches to problem solvingLearn an effective model for conflict resolutionDetermine when it is appropriate to involve

administration in your conflicts Understand how to appropriately document

concerns

Discuss Needs Assessment resultsDefine conflictDistinguish between reactive and proactive

approaches to problem solvingLearn an effective model for conflict resolutionDetermine when it is appropriate to involve

administration in your conflicts Understand how to appropriately document

concerns

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PDE 2954

How did the

Needs

Assessment

go?

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Areas of Need Areas of Need

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What is Conflict?What is Conflict?

A normal, healthy process in team development

A disagreement Occurs when two or more people interact

and perceive incompatible differences Or when individuals feel there is a threat to

their resources, needs or values

A normal, healthy process in team development

A disagreement Occurs when two or more people interact

and perceive incompatible differences Or when individuals feel there is a threat to

their resources, needs or values

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Dealing with ConflictDealing with Conflict

Deal with it

Igno

re itOR

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Interpersonal Problem SolvingInterpersonal Problem Solving

Solving problems as a group approachFundamental to successful interactions

Solving problems as a group approachFundamental to successful interactions

Reactive

Problem

Solving

Proactive Problem Solving

My ReportSteps for Interpersonal Problem SolvingSteps for Interpersonal Problem Solving

Identify the Problem

Generate Potential Solutions

Determine Pros & Cons of Each

Solution

Select Preferred Solution

Make Detailed Plans for Solution

Implement the Solution

Evaluate the Solution

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“I” Messages“I” Messages

Treat each other with respectUse “I” messages to explain how you feelAttempt to understand the other person’s

interests, wishes, or wantsUses phrases like, “I heard you say…” to

clarify messages

Treat each other with respectUse “I” messages to explain how you feelAttempt to understand the other person’s

interests, wishes, or wantsUses phrases like, “I heard you say…” to

clarify messages

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Model for Conflict ResolutionModel for Conflict Resolution

OLD FRAME

NEW FRAMENEW FRAME

Position

REFRAME

How can we…

Mother’s

OLD

FRAME

Position

Daughter’s

OLD FRAME

Position

Mother’s

NEW FRAME

Interests

Daughter’s

NEW FRAME

Interests

My ReportSo how would this work in the classroom?So how would this work in the classroom?

Paraeducator's

OLD FRAME

Must know

math facts

Teacher’s

OLD FRAME

May use

calculator

Paraeducator’s

Interest

That Johnny

Gets practice

with math

facts

Teacher’s Interest

That Johnny

Completes his

Math work with

Minimal

frustration

REFRAME

How can we ensure that

Johnny gets his math work

done with minimal frustration

and still practices his math

facts?

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What about you?What about you?

Do you have any current conflicts that may be approached using this Model of Conflict Resolution?

Do you have any current conflicts that may be approached using this Model of Conflict Resolution?

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Model for Conflict ResolutionModel for Conflict Resolution

OLD FRAME

NEW FRAMENEW FRAME

Position

REFRAME

How can we…

OLD FRAME

Position

OLD FRAME

Position

NEW FRAME

Interests

NEW FRAME

Interests

1. Positions2. Reframe positions

by stating interests

3. Ask, “How can we…” insuring that each interest is met

4. Brainstorm possible solutions

5. Pick a solution

My ReportWhen and How to Involve Administration in ConflictsWhen and How to Involve Administration in Conflicts

Yes No

Considering It…

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Employee StatusEmployee Status

Information from the CCSD Human Resource Division Guide To Supervision developed 12/3/07

A probationary employee who receives “Requires Improvement” or “Not Satisfactory” in any area will not be granted “regular status.” A “regular-status” or post-probationary may be suspended or dismissed only for just cause except when “extraordinary circumstances”are present and a predeterminationhearing must be held prior to suspension or dismissal.

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Progressive Disciplinary Actions

Progressive Disciplinary Actions

Conferencing

Oral Warning

Written Warning

Written Reprimand

Suspension

Involuntary Demotion

Dismissal or Resignation

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DocumentationDocumentation

Types of Evidence that Support DisciplinePersistent Nature of DifficultiesRepeated WarningsFrequent AssistanceClose SupervisionOrdinary Circumstances

Types of Evidence that Support DisciplinePersistent Nature of DifficultiesRepeated WarningsFrequent AssistanceClose SupervisionOrdinary Circumstances

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Documentation ContinuedDocumentation Continued

Characteristics of Acceptable EvidenceSpecific in natureExtensive in scopeDocumented or recordedDate and TimeOriginal DraftsSurveillance Tapes from Campus Security

CamerasWritten Statements

Characteristics of Acceptable EvidenceSpecific in natureExtensive in scopeDocumented or recordedDate and TimeOriginal DraftsSurveillance Tapes from Campus Security

CamerasWritten Statements

My ReportExamples of DataExamples of Data

General Specific Numerous, frequently, or often

Safety of children is of great concern

Is frequently tardy

Unsatisfactory relationships with other staff members

six times

Six children were shoving each other about the classroom, two children, Billy & Bob, were knocked to the floor.

Was more than 10 min. late on May 3, 4, 5, 8, & 9th.

Refused to consult with supervising teacher regarding lesson plans

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CCF-70CCF-70

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Remember…Remember…

Progressive discipline measures are a last

resort

Mentoring, coaching,

and on-the-job training must come

first!

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Any Questions?Any Questions?

?

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Session 4 Moodle AssignmentsSession 4 Moodle Assignments

Read article Teamwork: Key to Success for Teachers and Paraeducators by Kent Gerlach

Discussion Forum

Read article Teamwork: Key to Success for Teachers and Paraeducators by Kent Gerlach

Discussion Forum

My ReportParaeducator Orientation Notebook ComponentParaeducator Orientation Notebook ComponentWrite a 1 paragraph reflection of the

Needs Assessment process.

Write a list of areas your paraeducator would like to receive additional training.

Write a 1 paragraph reflection of the Needs Assessment process.

Write a list of areas your paraeducator would like to receive additional training.

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Course Review & Wrap UpCourse Review & Wrap Up

MoodleMoodle

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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Betty Hollas’ Presentation “Resolving Conflict in the Differentiated Classroom” at the 2009 Differentiated Instruction National Conference

Clark County School District, Human Resources Division, Guide to Supervision, Support Staff Personnel pages 67-99. 12/3/97

Friend, M. , & Cook, L. (2007). Interactions collaboration skills for school professionals (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education Inc.

Gerlach, K. (2006). Let’s team up! A checklist for paraeducators teachers and principals (4th ed.). Washington DC: NEA Professional Library.

Betty Hollas’ Presentation “Resolving Conflict in the Differentiated Classroom” at the 2009 Differentiated Instruction National Conference

Clark County School District, Human Resources Division, Guide to Supervision, Support Staff Personnel pages 67-99. 12/3/97

Friend, M. , & Cook, L. (2007). Interactions collaboration skills for school professionals (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education Inc.

Gerlach, K. (2006). Let’s team up! A checklist for paraeducators teachers and principals (4th ed.). Washington DC: NEA Professional Library.