In this installment of our series featuring Leslie Zoroya, we focus on the impact and responsibilities of paraprofessionals within the classroom. Explore their role in building stronger school-to-home connections with students, and discover practical strategies for providing support to enhance their instructional effectiveness.
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Thought Leader: Leslie Zoroya
Leslie Zoroya is a project director III for reading/languagearts in the Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. She provides professional literacy development and technical assistance to the 81 school districts in Los Angeles County, both online and in-person.
Get to Know the Host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift
Cheryl holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, is a distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears' Get Set for School Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, and was awarded the Investors Bank Educator of the Year Award.
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