STRATEGIES FOR TEACHER’S AIDES TO SUPPORT THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Partner with teachers, support diverse learners, and run confident small-group instruction.

Quick facts

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Format

Facilitated cohort plus self-paced modules

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Time

25 hours total

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Certificate

Yes

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Price

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Agency by Design:

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Agency by Design:

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Agency by Design:

Why this VLC

Teacher’s aides are essential to a thriving classroom. This VLC gives you clear responsibilities, practical routines, and instructional strategies you can use right away. You will learn how to collaborate with teachers and families, support students with IEPs and 504 plans, integrate SEL and executive function, and run effective small groups that move learning forward.

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Agency by Design:

replace tasks with authentic problems and give learners real decisions to make.

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Structures First:

time, resources, choice, and feedback systems that transfer responsibility to the learner.

Who it is for

Classroom aides and paraprofessionals in general education and special education

Structures First:

One-to-one aides, behavior technicians, and inclusion support staff

Executive Function for All:

After-school and intervention aides who assist with literacy, numeracy, and study skills

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Evidence of Learning:

use student work to guide the next move, not just to record a grade.

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Human and Tech Together:

tools serve the design, not the other way around.

Professional Learning That Puts Learners in Charge

Great teaching is design. Our Professional Learning Experiences help teams create learner-active environments where people own the work, build executive function, and solve authentic problems.

What you will gain

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Replace tasks with purpose-driven problems

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Build structures for choice, time, and resources learners can manage

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Coach executive function skills that drive results

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Use evidence of learning to adjust in real time

What you will be able to do

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Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families using clear roles and communication norms

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Use classroom management and behavioral support strategies that keep learning on track

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Integrate SEL and executive function routines that promote focus, persistence, and reflection

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Support students with IEPs and 504 plans using accommodations and data collection

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Contribute to differentiated instruction with materials, prompts, and scaffolds

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Run small-group and one-to-one support in literacy and numeracy with confidence

Syllabus snapshot

  • CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

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    Takeaway: Explore foundational strategies that create calm, predictable learning environments.

  • SEL AND EF IN DAILY PRACTICE

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    Takeaway: Integrate simple routines for self-awareness, self-management, planning, and reflection.

  • INCLUSIVE SUPPORT FOR IEPS AND 504 PLANS

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    Takeaway: Understand accommodations, collect useful data, and align support with goals.

  • INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNIQUES

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    Takeaway: Use literacy and numeracy strategies, integrate classroom technology, and co-teach with the lead teacher.

  • SMALL GROUPS AND ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT

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    Takeaway: Organize materials, run efficient rotations, and leverage digital tools for targeted practice.

  • PROFESSIONALISM AND PARTNERSHIP

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    Takeaway: Communicate with teachers and families, maintain confidentiality, and document learning.

Course materials and access

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Required texts: No additional text required beyond course resources.

Included access: MyQPortal  access is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC.

Evidence and impact

The partnership plan clarified roles so the teacher, aide, and families worked as one team.
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Our aide-led groups became focused and productive. Students knew the routine and made steady progress.
The partnership plan clarified roles so the teacher, aide, and families worked as one team.
Our aide-led groups became focused and productive. Students knew the routine and made steady progress.
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FAQs

  • HOW MUCH TIME WILL I NEED

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    Plan for 25 hours total including self-paced work and scheduled sessions.

  • CAN OUR TEAM ENROLL TOGETHER

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    Yes. Seat bundles are available. Price:

    VLC PRICE LINE

  • DO I GET A CERTIFICATE

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    Yes. You will receive a certificate noting contact hours and outcomes.

  • WILL THIS ALIGN TO OUR SCHOOL’S PRACTICES

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    Yes. You will tailor routines and tools to your teacher’s plan, curriculum, and schedule.

  • DO I NEED PRIOR TRAINING

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    No. This VLC is designed for new and experienced aides and paraprofessionals.

Be the Partner Every Classroom Needs

PO accepted. Seat bundles available.