
Para-Specific Professional Development
Your information has been received. The next step is to schedule a short conversation about your district’s paraprofessional development needs.
Choose a convenient time below for a 20-minute District Para PD Fit Call.
During this call, we will discuss your current concerns, training goals, preferred format, and professional development schedule.
There is no obligation to book training after the call.
Your district’s current paraprofessional development needs
The number and roles of the paras you want to train
Any concerns or situations you want the training to address
Possible virtual, in-person, full-day, or school-year options
Your preferred dates and available training time
The best next step for your district
Do not worry if you do not have every detail yet. We can identify what is still needed during the call.
An approximate number of participants
Possible professional development dates
The amount of training time available
The main concern you want the training to address
The people involved in approving professional development
You are responsible for planning or approving paraeducator professional development.
Your district needs training created specifically for paraprofessionals.
Your paras are attending teacher-focused training that does not fully apply to their work.
Your district needs support with professional boundaries, role clarification, student connection, or staff collaboration.
You are considering one training session or ongoing support during the school year.

Zochil is the founder of A Para Pro and a former paraprofessional with experience supporting students with significant needs and working in high school settings.
She is entering her third school year providing paid professional development for public school districts.
Her training has been delivered virtually, in person, through prerecorded sessions, during full-day professional development, and as part of school-year training packages.
Third school year providing district training
Virtual and in-person experience
Original training and participant materials
Calls are approximately 20 minutes and take place through Zoom.
After you schedule, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details.
If none of the available times work with your schedule, contact zee@aparapro.com for assistance.
The information you provide will only be used to manage your appointment and communicate with you about your district’s professional development request.

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