2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
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Tapping the Potential of ELL Paraprofessionals: A Professional Development Model
Session Abstract
Paraprofessionals working with English Language Learners has become a common practice in Massachusetts schools, yet research has shown that they are not fully prepared for this role. We will present, ParaTell, a research based professional development program for paraprofessionals of ELLs and share our research findings on its effectiveness.
Session Length
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Secondary Educators
Program Administrators
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Professional Development/Teacher Education
Lead Presenter
Ms Heidi Perez, M.Ed, Methuen Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Heidi Perez is the Methuen Public Schools' LAD Supervisor. Formerly an ESL teacher and coach, she's worked with ELLs and teachers of ELLs for 20 years.
Co-Presenters
Qing Zhao, Ed.D, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Biographical Statement
Qing Zhao is working as an instructor and the research project coordinator for PETALLs (Preparing Excellent Teachers for All Language Learners) at Umass Lowell.
Cynthia Bent, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Biographical Statement
Cynthia Bent is the Program Manager for PETALLs. She has many years of experience supporting ELLs in educational environments at the secondary and college levels.