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title: Equipping Paraprofessionals with Confidence
description: Learn how Dr. Julie Harrison empowers paraprofessionals with confidence through practical tools and real-world strategies. Subscribe for monthly insights from educators.
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# [Equipping Paraprofessionals with Confidence](https://blog.emergenttree.com/equipping-paraprofessionals-with-confidence)

 Written by [Julie Harrison, Ph.D., BCBA](https://blog.emergenttree.com/author/julie-harrison) | Dec 4, 2025 2:00:03 PM

Equipping Paraprofessionals with Confidence

What do you do when a behavior plan doesn’t work? For Dr. Julie Harrison, Emergent Tree District Coach, a moment of chaos as a new paraprofessional became a turning point—not just in how she responded to students, but in how she built confidence and clarity in the classroom.

In this short video, Julie shares how one teacher’s support shifted her mindset and how that experience now shapes the way she coaches others. You’ll walk away with 3 simple, practical tools to help paraprofessionals feel equipped, encouraged, and ready for the moments that matter most.

Because when paraprofessionals feel supported, everyone wins.

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