How Teachers and Paraprofessionals Build Strong Partnerships for Student Success
featuring Karen Starr, MS. Ed
Limited Live Seats Available! | August 20th, 2026 | 12:00 PM CST
Join special education leader Karen Starr for a practical webinar focused on strengthening teacher-paraprofessional partnerships through effective communication, clearly defined roles, mutual trust, and collaborative instructional practices. You'll discover what sets high-performing classroom teams apart and learn actionable strategies that improve teamwork, increase paraprofessional confidence, and create positive learning environments for students.
Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of high-functioning teacher-paraprofessional teams that contribute to positive student outcomes.
- Apply communication strategies and role-clarity practices that strengthen collaboration and increase paraprofessional confidence.
- Design collaborative instructional routines that meaningfully engage paraprofessionals in teaching and learning beyond supervision responsibilities.
- Describe leadership practices that foster psychological safety, trust, and a collaborative culture within special education teams.

