Presentation from the 2011 National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals Conference by Suzanne Koprowski & Carol Long.

1. Paraeducator Portfolios Celebrating Success Carol A. Long Winona State University Winona, Minnesota 29 th National Conference for Paraprofessionals Harrisburg, Pennsylvania May 14, 2011 Suzanne Koprowski Waukasha County Technical College Pewaukee, Wisconsin

3. Portfolio Assessment A performance assessment of observable evidence or products completed by an individual over time.

6. “ Eighty percent of success is just showing up.” Woody Allen

8. How to Begin? Brainstorm: What are my strengths?

9. Gather Evidence of Knowledge & Skills Professional licenses or diplomas Conference brochures Artifacts, work samples Philosophy statement Higher education program brochures Letters, references, recommendations Pictures of learning centers, materials Evaluations or feedback Certificates of training Personal notes of appreciation Pictures of classroom displays Reflections

10. “ Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” Jim Ryan

12. How to Format? What Content? Varies according to the purpose of the portfolio for example, interview, evaluation, licensure, or higher education requirements

19. Reflection requires looking at information, considering events, studying what happened, & drawing conclusions to make changes in practice.

20. What now?

21. What are three goals you’d like to accomplish?

23. “ Nothing done for children is ever wasted.” Garrison Keillor