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provides a bridge that allows the student to participate and interact more
within the environment and with the other people in the environment. This
support person develops a close, trusting relationship with the student and
is able to effectively recognize and respond to all of their communicative
attempts, reliably provide additional information and support at a pace that
the student can process and respond to, and facilitate their participation in
class activities and routines and interactions with others.
An intervener performs their role with direction and support from the
teacher and related service providers also serving the student, yet also
needs to creatively "think outside the box" and initiate providing information,
support, and instruction whenever necessary. It is necessary for the
classroom teacher and related service providers to continue to teach, model,
and coach the intervener in important instructional strategies and supports
related to their specific areas of expertise as well as seek feedback about the
student's progress and educational and social needs from the intervener who
works most consistently and directly with the student.
This webinar about interveners will explore 1) the responsibilities and
roles of this important related support provider; 2) the knowledge and skills
an effective intervener should hold; 3) training opportunities available to
interested paraeducators to prepare them for this role; and 4) tools to assist
