Railsback, J., Reed, B., & Schmidt, K. (2002). Working together for successful paraeducator services: A guide for paraeducators, teachers, and principals. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Portland, OR.
"The purpose of this booklet is to provide an overview of the current issues surrounding paraeducator employment and to synthesize the recommendations of the task force groups. Based on these recommendations, the booklet outlines suggestions for paraeducators, teachers, and principals to increase paraeducator effectiveness."
Chapter headings include: What Are the Current Issues Involving Paraeducators? Concerns About Preparation, Training, and Roles; Recent Legislation; and How Are Researchers, Practitioners, and Policymakers Responding to These Concerns and Policies?
There are also short accounts of how four Northeastern U. S. schools utilize their paraeducators.
Summarized by: Stephen
Doll - July 2003