Paraeducator Handbook Now Available

The Paraeducator Handbook is for both new and experienced paraeducators. It is a resource developed to support paraeducators in their critical role working with students and staff. Read More >>

National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals

The Para Place
Early Bird Conference Registration Now Available
We have been preparing for the National Paraprofessional Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 12th-14th, 2011 and now so can you. The Early Bird Conference Registration is now open and offers significant savings over the regular priced tickets, take a moment to review the options for registration and signup today!  Read More >>

OSPI Helps Inject $236 Million Into State Economy

School districts receive state funding assistance grants to support construction projects
OLYMPIA — July 15, 2010 — Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn today announced that more than $236 million in capital construction money is being released to school districts throughout the state. Added to nearly $453 million in capital bonds approved by voters in communities, the release of funds will bring more than $689 million into the state’s economy.   Read More >>

The NEA Foundation

Learning and Leadership Grants
Our learning and leadership grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and /or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes:   Read More >>

Technological advances usher in the future of reading

By Alex Pham and David Sarno
Los Angeles Times
Originally published Sunday, August 1, 2010
Emma Teitgen, 12, thought the chemistry book her teacher recommended would make perfect bedside reading. Perfect, because it might help her fall asleep. Then she downloaded “The Elements: A Visual Exploration” to her iPad. Instead of making her drowsy, it blossomed in her hands.  Read More >>

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others

—Booker T. Washington (educator)