Miramontes, O. B. (1990). Organizing for effective paraprofessional services in special education: A multilingual/multiethnic instructional service team model. Remedial and Special Education, 12, 29-36.
Summary Statement:
The primary focus of this article involved the introduction of paraprofessional services into a multilingual/multiethnic instructional team for students with special education needs. The value of paraprofessionals who are multilingual and understanding of unique cultural differences is identified as a critical element of this team model and can compensate for schools that have limited bilingual certified teachers. Under the direct supervision of a certified special educator, the paraprofessional assists in implementing pre-designed instruction and serving as a link between the school and family. This model describes an interdisciplinary model that includes paraprofessionals and has the capacity to effectively educate a greater number of special education students who are linguistically diverse.
Summarized by: Steve Broer - May 1999