Target Audience: Special Education Assistants
Due Date: 60 days from start date
Duration: 2-3 hours
Overview
Welcome to the Special Education Assistant (SEA) Onboarding Training Series! To help prepare you for your role as a Special Education Assistant (SEA) with MPS, you’re required to complete this training series. You have 60 days after your start date to complete the trainings.
Click the plus button (+) to learn about each course in the series:
+ PART 1: Role of the SEA
Special Education Assistants (SEA) have a vital role in providing students with high-quality special education services. This online training will explore why and how SEAs are expected to provide student-centered support in the areas of promoting independence, fostering inclusion and teaching self-advocacy.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
+ PART 2: Understanding the Basics of Accommodations and Modifications
Accommodations/modifications are extremely important elements of a Student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). This online training will provide foundational knowledge to help staff members gain a better understanding of what accommodations and modifications are and how they are used to help increase student achievement.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
+ PART 3: An Introduction to Restrictive Procedures
Restrictive procedure is an important process used in MPS to ensure the safety of both students and staff members. This section provides a brief introduction to restrictive procedures and their expected use in MPS. As a staff member who works with students who receive special education services, it is your duty to be knowledgeable about restrictive procedures.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
+ PART 4: SEA Training 101
The goals of this course are to provide SEAs with:
- Instruction on common tasks SEAs complete.
- Methods for interacting with teachers and students.
- Models that depict appropriate SEA choices and behaviors.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
+ PART 5: CFSS Certification Prep
This course is to serve as a pre-learning tool that prepares Special Education Assistants (SEAs) for the Department of Human Services CFSS training.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
CFSS Resources
Contact Information For questions related to the CFSS Certification Prep course, please contact Andrew Meierding at andrew.meierding@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Upon passing the CFSS test, please email a copy of your certificate to Carla Robertson at carla.robertson@mpls.k12.mn.us.
+ SEA Time and Effort Reporting
Time and Effort reporting is required to secure funding.
Duration: 15 minutes
Step 1: Sign in to Google Chrome
To receive credit for the course, you will need to first sign in to Google Chrome. Learn how to sign in to Google Chrome.
If you are not signed in to Google Chrome, you run the risk of your progress not being saved. Therefore, the course may not be marked as complete.
Step 2: Complete the trainings from SuccessFactors
Troubleshooting
If you continue to experience technical issues, submit an eTicket or call the HelpDesk at (612) 668-0088.