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The Power of the Paraprofessional: Investigating Self-Efficacy and the Importance of Ongoing Professional Development
By April Hill, School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service, Northern Michigan University; Maria B. Peterson, University of Cincinnati; Randa G. Kelly, Texas Woman's University;...
Paraprofessional Certification Essentials for Massachusetts Special Education Teams
Massachusetts Special Education Teacher Guide Everything you need to know about becoming a special education teacher in Massachusetts: licensing requirements, continuing education, salary data, and...
Paraprofessional Skills Preparation Program (PSPP)
Start Strong as a Paraprofessional What’s included: Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals Module 2: Special Education Today: Basic Principles of Special Education Module...
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...
A Comparison of Teaching Efficacy Between Paraprofessionals and Special Education Teachers Working with Special Education Students
By Cristhian C. Altamirano, Rutgers University; Dake Zhang, Rutgers University Issue: Winter 2024 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.546 A paraprofessional can be defined as an educator who regularly...
JAASEP FALL 2022
JAASEP Editorial Board of ReviewersA Case Study of Compounding Views of Paraprofessional Roles and Relationships in Preschool Classrooms: Implications for Practice and PolicyTiara Saufley Brown...
Paraeducators: An Important Member of Educational Team for Students with Disabilities
By Sarah N. Douglas, Michigan State University; Ryan P. Bowles, Michigan State University; Rebecca Kammes, Michigan State University Issue: Spring/Summer 2022 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.494 Educational outcomes...
Applying Empathy Curriculum to Enhance the Role of the Paraprofessional for Students with Multiple Disabilities
Applying Empathy Curriculum to Enhance the Role of the Paraprofessional for Students with Multiple Disabilities
By Christopher Russel, CUNY, Queens College; Soribel Genao, CUNY, Queens College Issue: Fall 2021 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.473 The role of the paraprofessional in providing educational supports...
Where is the Paraeducator Content in Introductory Special Education Textbooks?
By Sarah N. Douglas, Michigan State University; Denise J. Uitto, (retired faculty) University of Akron Wayne College; Sophia D'Agostino, Hope College Issue: Fall 2021 DOI:...
Where is the Paraeducator Content in Introductory Special Education Textbooks?
Insights Gained from Special Education Pre-Service Teachers Interviewing Paraprofessionals
By Rob Schulze, Northern Vermont University Issue: Fall 2020 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.436 Paraprofessionals are an important component of education, but tend to have ill-defined roles, poor...
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,...
One-to-one in the Inclusive Classroom: The Perspectives of Paraeducators Who Support Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Christopher Healy, University of Maine at Orono Issue: Winter 2011 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.132 “Should I follow him into the student bathroom?” I remember a perplexed...
Positive Behavioral Strategies for Students with EBD and Needed Supports for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
By Twila Lukowiak, Bradley University Issue: Winter 2010 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.94 Abstract This article reveals the findings of a multiple case study that demonstrates the behavioral...
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,...