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Jun 2024
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Episode 281: How to Set Staff Expectatio...

Sasha Long, M.A., BCBA
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In this episode, Jennifer Hofferber breaks down how to create a personalized expectation list for paraprofessionals. This strategy is crucial for maintaining structure and efficiency in a special education setting, where adaptability and clear communication are paramount. Jennifer walks us through exactly how to create and utilize this list as a successful component to a staff training program

Jennifer is an award-winning special education teacher and instructional coach. More from Jennifer:

https://www.spedprepacademy.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-education-for-beginners-managing-paraprofessionals/id1504010187

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