• Classroom basics and visual schedules
• Autism diagnostic criteria and sensory behavior
• Communication development and community safety
• Reinforcement, independence, and student aggression
• Follow-up reviews, a final knowledge assessment, and an answer key

Continue staff development with Paraprofessional Training Manual - Part 2 for advanced topics.

• Assign one section at a time during onboarding or ongoing staff development
• Discuss how each topic applies to current students and classroom routines
• Use the follow-up reviews to check understanding before moving ahead
• Complete the final assessment and revisit topics that need clarification

• New and experienced paraprofessionals
• Special education teachers responsible for staff training
• Administrators and instructional coaches
• Parents or caregivers coordinating support teams