Paraprofessionals do so much more than we often give them credit for. They're not just an extra set of hands—they’re part of the backbone of our classrooms. But even with the best intentions, collaboration with our paras can fall flat if we don’t take time to build it on purpose.

In this episode, Stephanie shares five practical ways to create a stronger, more aligned partnership with your classroom para. Whether you're starting the year fresh with someone new or hoping to improve an existing relationship, these strategies will help you work better together.

She walks through things like kicking off the year with clarity, creating a shared IEP binder, making space for two-way communication, and defining roles in both special ed and gen ed settings. Stephanie also digs into what it looks like to truly treat paras like the professionals they are—because they are.

You’ll leave this episode with simple steps you can start right away to make sure your para feels seen, supported, and empowered in their role. Because when the adults in the room work well together, everyone wins—especially our students.

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