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Paraeducator Support

Paraeducator Support:

Additional Resources Re:

"Developing a Shared Understanding..." (Giangreco, et al., 1999).

The Additional Resources Listed Below Relate Directly to Statement #9

Substitute paraeducators should be recruited and trained to ensure that a student's access to education and participation in his/her educational program is not unduly disrupted when the regular paraeducator is unavailable due to occurrences such as illness, injury, personal leave, or professional development.

Non Data-Based Literature

Data-Based Literature

Training Materials

Ideas From the Field

Non Data-Based Literature

Blalock, G. (1991). Paraprofessionals: Critical team members in our special education programs. Intervention in School and Clinic, 36, 200-214. Summary Available

Fluery, M. L. (2000). Confidentiality issues with substitutes and paraeducators. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33(1), 44-45. Summary Available

Data-Based Research

None Available at This Time

Training Materials

None Available at This Time

Ideas From the Field

Ideas from the field were generated and put into practice by school teams who used the the tool,
"A Guide to Schoolwide Planning for Paraeducator Supports"

  • Recruit and train substitute paraeducators
  • Develop plans for substitute paraeducators
  • Develop an "emergency sub plan" based on prioritized needs within the school and shifting resources within the school on days when subs are unavailable
  • Develop a substitute paraeducator orientation manual with photos

A complete list of Selected Paraeducator References 1990 - 2001 with summaries is also available.

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