Day: October 10, 2026

Paraprofessional watching two elementary students sort counters, with the teacher nearby, during paraprofessional training through classroom coaching

Paraprofessional Training: A Guide for Special Education Directors

What IDEA and states require, CEC's seven competency areas, a ten-topic curriculum, training formats that change practice and how to measure results.
Middle school students preparing a snack from picture cards, a life skill practiced through functional IEP goals

Functional IEP Goals: 31 Examples for Independent Functioning

31 measurable functional IEP goals for independent functioning and life skills, what functional means under IDEA, and how to measure each step.