All SFUSD Paraeducators - Register for the 2021 August Virtual Paraeducator Institute

• Contact: Nora Houseman, Supervisor Professional Learning & Leadership (HousemanN@sfusd.edu)
• Audience: All SFUSD Paraeducators
• Facilitators: Members of the Paraeducator Leadership Network (PLN); the PLL team (Professional Learning & Leadership); and other SFUSD staff members
• When: August 10-13 (Tues-Fri), 2021; 8:45am - 4:00pm daily
• Where: The Institute is VIRTUAL! Attend from anywhere on your device.
• See FLYER
• Register Here: Para Institute Participant Registration Form. You are not required to attend every day or stay for a full day. It is up to you how many days you attend and how many workshops you attend each day. You will be able to select your own schedule closer to the Institute's start.
• Compensation: SFUSD paras are paid to attend the Para Institute through the 7 Hour Contractual PD Day and/or your 18 Paid Professional Development Hours. Substitute paras do not qualify for the above payment (except core sub paras DO qualify).

Description: The 5th Annual SFUSD Paraeducator Institute will be held virtually on August 10th-13th. This year’s theme is “Paraeducators: On the Front Line for Transformational Change!” The Paraeducator Institute is designed to support paraeducators to feel valued and supported and to allow paraeducators to engage in meaningful and relevant professional development. Workshops will enhance your wisdom and talents in service of improving student learning and student experiences. The institute will feature speeches from SFUSD leadership as well as Para leaders in our district. Attendees can select morning and afternoon workshops to attend to best meet your job needs and professional learning desires. We anticipate 1000 paraeducators attending each day.