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ERIC Number: EJ626429
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
Employment and Utilization of Paraeducators in Inclusive Settings.
Riggs, Cathryn G.; Mueller, Patricia H.
Journal of Special Education, v35 n1 p54-62 Spr 2001
This study investigated paraeducators' (N=758) experiences in inclusive educational settings, including administrative policies, job responsibilities, training, retention, and relationships with members of the school community. Findings indicated a need for more paraeducator training and the importance of relationships within the school. Recommendations are offered for policymakers, administrators, teachers, institutions of higher education, and paraeducators. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Surveys, Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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