Utilization of Paraprofessionals in Special Education

Author:

Jones Karen H.1,Bender William N.2

Affiliation:

1. Karen H. Jones, EdD, is associate professor of vocational special needs at the University of Georgia. She is director of a grant funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to prepare paraprofessionals for employment in programs that serve at-risk students. Her research focuses on transition of at-risk students through vocational programs. Address: Karen H. Jones, Vocational Education, 624 Aderhold Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602.

2. William N. Bender obtained his PhD in special education from the University of North Carolina in 1983. He is presently an associate professor in the College of Education at the University of Georgia. His interest areas include affective development of students with learning disabilities, instructional modifications for mainstream placements, and service delivery issues for students with mild disabilities.

Abstract

In spite of a relative lack of evidence attesting to the efficacy of paraprofessionals in enhancing student outcomes, there has been a phenomenal growth in utilization of paraprofessionals in special education service delivery roles. A literature review indicated a need for additional information on this issue. Over the years the role of paraprofessionals has expanded to include increased use of these personnel for formal assessment, initial instruction, and home-school support, in addition to other activities that have, historically, been performed by teachers. This article includes a review of the efficacy literature, professional educators' attitudes toward use of paraprofessionals, and information available on training models for paraprofessionals, and serves as a foundation for future research on the utilization of paraprofessionals in special education programs.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Education

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