The 6 Principles Quick Guide for Paraeducators

In most K–12 educational settings, English learners spend only part of their day with their English teacher but spend many hours with grade-level or content teachers. Paraeducators can take on a variety of roles, such as teacher, translator, interpreter, counselor, and student advocate. This Quick Guide is designed as an easily referenceable professional development tool to help paraeducators stay current with ELT best practices and support them in their critical role supporting English learners.

Elizabeth Amaral has been an educator for over 20 years. As a teacher, instructional coach, and testing coordinator in the TESOL field, she is a lover of languages and cultures. She is passionate about active learning and determined to see all students treated with equity.