Video and workbook offer paraprofessionals best practices for instructing and supporting students

The 2020 Paraprofessional's Guide to Assisting Classroom Instruction provides various strategies to implement universal design for learning, social and emotional learning, differentiating instruction, and more

LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Assisting Classroom Instruction — Second Edition and Workbook. This training tool teaches paraprofessionals how to provide instructional support for educators and support academic achievement for students. The new Second Edition offers a reproducible workbook filled with engaging activities and reflection exercises that complement an MP4 video file download. While learning about concepts in the video, paraprofessionals complete the workbook — a combination approach that teaches and reinforces current best practices to:

  • Identify and learn about students’ strengths and interests to connect to their learning style;
  • Reinforce appropriate student behaviors using different techniques;
  • Support a student who is experiencing a social and emotional challenge; and
  • Contribute to an effective instructional team and enhance communication skills.

The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Assisting Classroom Instruction — Second Edition and Workbook is available for purchase from LRP Publications’ online store.


For high-quality training and development for special education professionals, attend LRP’s National Institute®.

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