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ERIC Number: EJ647124
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0015-511X
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Students with Disabilities and Paraprofessional Supports: Benefits, Balance, and Band-Aids.
Giangreco, Michael F.; Doyle, Mary Beth
Focus on Exceptional Children, v34 n7 p1-12 Mar 2002
This article discusses the increasing use of paraprofessionals in special education and addresses the following five areas: the role of paraprofessionals, the impact of the proximity of paraprofessionals on students with disabilities, the impact of paraprofessionals on teacher engagement, the importance of professional recognition, and strategies for improving paraprofessional support. (Contains references.) (BRS)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Interprofessional Relationship, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Pupil Personnel Services, Special Education, Staff Role, Teacher Behavior, Teamwork, Training
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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