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How to Use Title I Tutors Effectively in the Classroom

Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act provides financial assistance to schools with large percentages of poor children. Some of this money is often used to bring in tutors or paraprofessionals to assist students and take some of the burden off the teacher. However, these tutors are not substitutes for teachers. According to Title I guidelines, these paraprofessionals must have an associates degree or two years of college. As the lead teacher, it is your responsibility to effectively utilize these teachers.

Instructions

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      Help the paraprofessional set up time for one-on-one tutoring with students who need extra help. However, these tutoring slots must occur during a time the student is not in class, such as a study hall.

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      Have the paraprofessional help you manage your classroom. This can include dealing with kids who act out and keeping students on task while you teach.

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      Schedule time for the paraprofessional to work on the computer. He or she can provide assistance and instruction to kids who do not have computers at home.

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      Put the paraprofessional in charge of handling activities that involve parents. They can help you when you talk to parents during conferences.

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      Ask the Title I paraprofessional, if they speak another language, to work with and act as translator for children who have a different first language than English.

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      Schedule time for the tutor to work in the library. He or she can assist students in finding books, using the library and staying on track.

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