Showcase 29: From Onboarding to Retention: Building a Comprehensive Paraeducator Orientation Program
(Room Rotunda)
12 Nov 26
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Discover how one organization reimagined paraeducator onboarding to better prepare, support, and retain new staff. This session highlights the development of a five-day orientation model that combines organizational onboarding, classroom observation, required training, safety preparation, and ongoing coaching. Participants will gain actionable ideas for building cross-departmental support, setting clear expectations, creating effective feedback loops, and strengthening paraeducator confidence before classroom placement.