The Paraprofessional Power Meter
How ready are your paraprofessionals to thrive this school year? Take this 3-minute Teachers Deserve It Quiz to get your personalized plan.
Welcome!
This short check will help you see how prepared your paraprofessionals are for the year ahead - plus, you’ll get a free personalized PDF with strategies and supports tailored to your school.Let’s get started.
About Your School
School Name
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Role
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Email (for PDF delivery)
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example@example.com
Role Clarity & Expectations
Do your paraprofessionals have clear written role descriptions?
Yes, and we reviewed them this week
Yes, but not recently reviewed
No formal descriptions—just verbal instructions
How confident are you that paras know exactly what’s expected in day-to-day tasks?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
Training & Skill Development
How many hours of para-specific training do you provide annually?
6+ hours
1–5 hours
None / just informal
Which areas have your paras received training in?
Behavior support / de-escalation
Small group instruction
Accommodations / modifications
Communication with teachers / admin
None of these
Support & Feedback
How often do paras receive feedback or coaching?
Weekly or bi-weekly
MonthlyRarely
Never
Do paras have access to role-specific tools (templates, visual aids, scripts, etc.)?
Yes, consistently
Some
None
Morale & Retention
How would you describe current para morale?
High – they feel valued and supported
Mixed – some are engaged, others are struggling
Low – many are frustrated or disconnected
What’s your biggest para challenge right now?
Timeline & Urgency
When would you ideally like to see changes or improvements in para support?
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Immediately – within the first month
This semester
Next school year
Unsure
How did you get connected with us?
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