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Elevating the Paraprofessional: Designing a Scaffolded Teacher Assistant Certificate Program for Career Advancement and Impact
ByMelissa Wells, Ed.D., BCASE, BCISEFaculty, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Faculty DevelopmentSUNY Empire State UniversityThis issue of NASET’s Working with Paraprofessional Series was written by...
Applying Empathy Curriculum to Enhance the Role of the Paraprofessional for Students with Multiple Disabilities
Where is the Paraeducator Content in Introductory Special Education Textbooks?
Utilization of Paraprofessionals in Special Education: Challenges and Benefits
By Jeanne Dagna, Ed.D. Immaculata University Abstract This issue of NASET’s Working with Paraprofessionals in Your School series was written by Jeanne Dagna, Ed.D.. The...
Paraeducators’ Preparedness for Success in the Classroom: A Literature Review
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines a paraeducator as“a school employee who works under the direction of a certified staff member to support...
Perspectives on Current Practices and Barriers to Training for Paraeducators of Students with Autism in Inclusive Settings
Emily Eyrolles Sobeck, Ph. DFranciscan UniversityRachel Robertson, Ph.D., BCBA-DUniversity of Pittsburgh Abstract Both the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and the Least Restrictive Environment...
Issue #31 – “How To” Series
In This Issue: How To Adapt the Classroom Environment&How To Supervise Paraprofessionals in your Classroom General Positive Environment AdaptationsWhen positioning the student in the classroom consider the...
Updated Resource on the Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals
WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Updated Resources on the Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals A special education paraprofessional, sometimes called a teacher’s aide or assistant,...
Related Services Paraprofessionals
WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Related Services Paraprofessionals A variety of non-instructional roles currently are performed by paraprofessionals in schools today. Under federal legislation,...
Solving Performance and Interpersonal Problems
WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Solving Performance and Interpersonal Problems In virtually any working relationship, problems will arise and cause tension among individuals. Sometimes...
Communication, Observation, and Feedback
WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Communication, Observation, and Feedback As in any collaborative relationship, on-going communication between the educator and the paraprofessional is essential...
Team Building: Working with a Paraprofessional
WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Team Building: Working with a Paraprofessional How an educator-supervisor proceeds to build a relationship with the paraprofessional will depend...
Introduction to Working With Paraprofessionals In Your School
Paraprofessionals: Who are they?A paraprofessional is a school employee who works under the supervision of a licensed staff member to assist in providing instruction and...