"Developing
a Shared Understanding..."
(Giangreco, et al., 1999).
The Additional Resources Listed Below Relate Directly to Statement #11
When paraeducator support is determined to be necessary for a student, a written plan should explicitly clarify the nature and extent of the support and explain how it is referenced to the student's educational program (e.g., IEP goals, general education curriculum).
Non Data-Based Literature
Data-Based Literature
Training Materials
Ideas From the Field
Balshaw, M., & Farrell, P. (2002). Teacher assistants: Practical strategies for effective classroom support. London: David Fulton. Summary Available / Click here for link to publisher
Freschi, D.F. (March/April 1999). Guidelines for working with one to one aides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 31(4), 42-45. Summary Available
Mueller, P.H. & Murphy, F.V. (2001). Determining when a student requires paraeducator support. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33(6), 22-27. Summary Available
French, Nancy K. (2001). Supervising paraprofessionals: A survey of teacher practices. The Journal of Special Education 35, 41-53. Summary Available
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A complete list of Selected Paraeducator References 1990 - 2001 with summaries is also available.
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