EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATEINSERVICE DAY

OCTOBER 11, 2011TISDALE, SASK.

AGENDA

CRUCIAL CONVERSATION INTRO 10-15-10:30 – COFFEE BREAK EARLY LEARNING PRINCIPLES 12:00-1:00 – LUNCH 1:00-1:45 – ROLE 1:45-200 – Mr. Biesenthal

1. Stakes are high2. Opinions vary3. Emotions run

strong

Some examples… Ending a relationship Talking to a co-worker who behaves

offensively or makes suggestive comments Asking a friend to repay a loan Critiquing a colleague’s work Dealing with a rebellious teen Talking to a co-worker about a personal

hygiene problem

a) Avoid themb) Face them and handle

them poorlyc) Face them and handle

them well

START WITH HEART

LEARN TO LOOK

MAKE IT SAFE

MASTER MY STORIES

STATE MY PATH

Share your facts Tell your story Ask for others’ paths Talk tentatively Encourage testing

EXPLORE OTHERS’ PATHS

Ask to get things rolling Mirror to confirm feelings Paraphrase to acknowledge

the story Prime when you’re getting

nowhere

WHAT WOULD YOU DO…NOW?

You are at a neighbourhood block party. You are making small talk with your somewhat crotchety and always colourful neighbour about his shrinking kidneys when he says. “Speaking of the new fence you’re building…” You end up in a heated debate over placing the new fence-five centimetres one way or the other. 5 cm!! He finishes by threatening you with a lawsuit and you say something about him not knowing the difference between his hind end and his elbow!

EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATE

The Educational Associate provides support services to students and teachers in a school setting within the division to meet curricular outcomes. The duties of an Educational Associate will vary depending upon the special needs of student(s).

Supervise students Evaluate students Mark papers Assist students with

reading Administer meds Arrange parent

meetings Observe students Track behavioural

data

Be familiar with SMART goals for student

Photocopy Make doctor

appointment for student

Lift objects and/or student

Work independently

1) Is this an appropriate job for an EA to do?

2) If not, why not?3) What other tasks do

you do?

CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE VS CIRCLE OF CONCERN

DEPARTMENT CUTS CI OR CC? MY CHOICES CI OR CC? MY UPBRINGING CI OR CC? MY HAPPINESS CI OR CC? HOW OTHERS TREAT ME CI OR CC? HOW I DO MY JOB CI OR CC?

FREEDOM TO CHOOSE

OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND

CONFIDENTIALITY

At no time should an EA discuss, in public, information pertaining to a student. An EA is expected to respect the confidential nature of the position by avoiding discussion about any topics that are not formally communicated to the public by the administration of the school or school division.

RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION

RTI

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION