Teacher Assistants
Teacher assistants play an integral role in the schools
of Rhode Island. They provide instructional and other direct services to students under
the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher or other certified
professional staff. Teacher assistants are required to be trained before they are employed
and to engage in ongoing professional development during employment so they can support
school improvement and student achievement goals.
The RI Department of Education provides a variety of resources
related to teacher assistants at
http://ritap.org/ta
These resources cover the following topics.
- About Teacher Assistants
- Legal Requirements
- ParaPro Assessment
- Training Opportunities
- Resources
- Networking
Contact:
Charlotte Diffendale
Charlotte.Diffendale@ride.ri.gov