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In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak spotlights the essential role paraeducators play in supporting inclusive classrooms. She shares practical ways paras can support learners without building dependency. Grounded in UDL principles, the conversation emphasizes that when paraeducators shift from “helping individuals” to “supporting the classroom ecosystem,” all students benefit.
You’ll Learn
The critical role paraeducators play in delivering inclusive instruction
How UDL can help paras move from task-based help to strategic learner support
Practical communication routines paras can put in place today
Ways to build student agency by fading adult support over time
View the episode transcript
Additional resources to explore:
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In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak spotlights the essential role paraeducators play in supporting inclusive classrooms. She shares practical ways paras can support learners without building dependency. Grounded in UDL principles, the conversation emphasizes that when paraeducators shift from “helping individuals” to “supporting the classroom ecosystem,” all students benefit.
You’ll Learn
The critical role paraeducators play in delivering inclusive instruction
How UDL can help paras move from task-based help to strategic learner support
Practical communication routines paras can put in place today
Ways to build student agency by fading adult support over time
View the episode transcript
Additional resources to explore:

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