One thing that we don’t learn in our teacher preparation programs is how to work with the paraprofessionals in our classrooms. It can be intimidating to figure out how to manage other adults. But, developing a positive relationship with the paraprofessionals in your classroom is essential to making your classroom a peaceful, positive, and productive place. No one likes to walk into a job blindly! On the first day that I work with a new staff member, I provide them with a paraprofessional binder