Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2024 (US): They celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 3 every year. People from different fields, such as healthcare, education, law, engineering, or human resources, receive titles as paraprofessionals. The main professionals are supposed to have assistants. Nowadays, though, paraprofessionals are gaining more respect and importance as they become professionals in their own right. They can meet the needs of particular clients by providing services. For example, the Law Society of Upper Canada in Ontario licenses paralegals, who can provide independent legal services to clients and even courts, albeit only in some jurisdictions. They provide services such as court filings, settlements, auxiliary legal services, and legal research. However, a solicitor usually attaches instructions to these services.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: History
The Great Society anti-poverty program helped hire paraprofessionals to work in schools around the U.S. in the 1960s. Unfortunately, early paraprofessionals were mostly female and all poor, which stigmatized them and subjected them to high levels of discrimination as they had no choice but to perform the undesirable jobs that no one else wanted to do.
The American Bar Association (ABA) endorsed paralegals in the U.S. in 1967, and the first committee of legal assistants was established in 1968. Paraprofessionals experienced a turning point in the year 1970. They went from having a dead-end job that barely paid minimum wage to having a sought-after job. Velma Hill and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President, Albert Shanker, started this all by winning their first UFT contract in 1970. The contract tripled their salaries and made people pursue it as a career because of the provided benefits.
The origin of the celebration of Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is not known, but it is suggested that a Missouri governor first designated it to celebrate paraprofessionals in the education sector.
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Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: FAQs
How do you express gratitude to a paraprofessional?
Treat a paraprofessional as you would any other teacher or colleague to say thank you.
What gift should I get?
You can give a paraprofessional many things such as handwritten notes, baked goods, or a customized mug.
Why do people celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day?
We celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day to honor teachers and recognize the lasting contributions they make to our lives.
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Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April 3 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | April 3 | Thursday |
| 2026 | April 3 | Friday |
| 2027 | April 3 | Saturday |
| 2028 | April 3 | Monday |
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