Rockstar Paraprofessionals

We are excited to offer a day of professional learning for the many important paraprofessionals that work tirelessly for students in our schools. SIEC Solutions Specialist, DeAnne Taggart, will guide participants through a half-day of relevant and timely information that is practical and useful. Participants will:

• Review basics of professionalism and modeling appropriate behavior, speech, and educational processes for students.

• Learn practices in collaborating with colleagues, specifically other paraprofessionals and classroom teachers.

• Learn specific strategies and instruction for teaching reading comprehension in small groups, especially for struggling students.

• Explore what it means to have a growth mindset and how to contribute to this type of classroom culture.

Please plan on joining us for this one-of-a-kind training designed specifically for K-12 paraprofessionals!

Workshop Details:

• Date: November 6, 2025

• Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

• Location: SIEC, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546

• Fee: SIEC Member - $100/Non-member $140

• Other Details:

  • Please bring a laptop computer so online resources can be accessed.

  • A catered lunch will be provided.

  • Participants will receive 3 Professional Growth Points.

  • Deadline to register is 2 weeks before each workshop.

  • See the embedded registration form below.

Presenter: DeAnne Taggart

DeAnne Taggart is the Solutions Specialist at the Southern Indiana Education Center and has 30+ years of experience in K-12 education, including 21 years of classroom experience, two years as a Director of Curriculum & Technology and six years as a Director of Professional Learning. She is a graduate of Indiana University and Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently enrolled at Ball State University to pursue her doctorate in educational studies with a focus on educational technology. She is a curriculum development trainer, an instructional leader, and continues to consistently focus on the needs of educators at all levels. 

DeAnne’s professional mission is to provide high-quality, relevant learning to all educators that inspires, empowers, and enriches, and as a result, reaches all students. Her personal interests include pursuing continual home improvement projects as well as the mountain of good books on her must-read list.