Paras going above and beyond in difficult year
In a year marked with difficulty and uncertainly, Paraprofessional Recognition Week is giving school districts a reason to celebrate. Written By: Dan Determan | Travis G. Grimler | 3:00 am, Jan. 28, 2021 ×
Pequot Lakes paraprofessional Tammy Schroeder has spent much of her time providing one-on-one support to students in the middle school s learning center.Dan Determan / Echo Journal
Monday, Jan. 25, marked the start of Paraprofessional Recognition Week, and school administrators and staff see it as a great reason to celebrate, especially this year.
Paraprofessionals serve primarily as a support system for students who need it, be it academically or emotionally. Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, however, the job descriptions of “paras” changed somewhat.