Paraeducators. Quick Turn Around (QTA).
This report provides an analysis of the activities being conducted by 25 federally-funded projects across the country that focus on issues related to paraeducators of students with disabilities. A definition of paraprofessionals/paraeducators is offered with a discussion of their increasing role in...
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| Language: | English |
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Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse,
1998.
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| Physical Description: | 8 pages |
| Format: | Microfilm Book |
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This report provides an analysis of the activities being conducted by 25 federally-funded projects across the country that focus on issues related to paraeducators of students with disabilities. A definition of paraprofessionals/paraeducators is offered with a discussion of their increasing role in the education of students with disabilities in both general and special education settings. Analysis of the projects finds the following common issues being addressed: (1) recruitment of and outreach to paraeducators representing minority and diverse ethnic groups; (2) staff development for paraeducators leading to certification or Associate degree; (3) Bachelor's degree programs for currently or recently employed paraeducators; (4) inservice staff development for paraeducators not leading to certification or degree; (5) meeting the needs of low incidence disabilities; and (6) preservice staff development not leading to certification or a degree. A chart lists projects by state and issues the projects are addressing. (DB) |
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| Note: | Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education, Washington, DC. Contract Number: H159K70002. ERIC Note: Produced by Project FORUM at NASDSE. Microform. |
| Call Number: | ED426551 Microfiche |
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Policymakers. ericd |
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Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive. |