Download or read book Supervision and Ongoing Support for Special Education Paraprofessionals written by Darlene M. Deck and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Supervising Paraeducators in Educational Settings written by Anna Lou Pickett and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Surveying Supervision written by Maria Malachowski and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational legislation mandates that all students, including those with disabilities, be provided a free and appropriate public education (IDEA, 2004). Students with low-incidence disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorders and cognitive disabilities, may have challenging needs that often warrant additional support (i.e. a paraprofessional) to help them access the general education curriculum. As the number of students with disabilities in need of special education services grows, so does the use of paraprofessionals. However, it is known that training for paraprofessionals is very limited. While special education teachers are responsible for supervising the paraprofessional in the classroom, training in supervision for special education teachers is limited to non-existent. Effective supervision and teamwork through communication and shared goals have been shown to be key to a positive working and learning environment (Delvin, 2008; Carnahan et al., 2009; Lynch & Irvine, 2009). However, information about the supervision and teamwork between the supervising special education teacher and the paraprofessional and the subsequent impact on student outcomes is relatively unknown. Using survey methodology, this study aimed to find: (1) the amount of supervision education obtained by special educators, (2) how the amount of supervision education received by special educators related to perceptions of supervisory practices as measured by the Perceptions of Supervision survey (3) if there were significant differences in the perceptions of supervisory practices between paraprofessionals and their supervising special education teacher (SET), (4) what were the reported characteristics that made for successful supervisory practices from SETs' and paraprofessionals' perspectives, and (5) what was most effective and least effective to improving student outcomes (academic and social) with regard to supervision. A total of 107 participants (86 SETs and 21 paraprofessionals) completed the Perceptions of Supervision survey. Results indicated that supervision education is moderately to highly correlated to supervisory practices. There were also significant differences between SETs and paraprofessional in the areas of Evaluation and Performance Monitoring, Task Delegation, and Working Relationship. The selected sample of SETs and paraprofessionals who perceived successful supervisory practices generally matched the sample at large. Communication, feedback, and teamwork were noted as necessary components of supervision that impact student outcomes.
Download or read book The Paraprofessional s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention written by Betty Y. Ashbaker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention is a comprehensive guide to appropriate behavioral strategies in the classroom, based on the Least Restrictive Behavioral Intervention (LRBI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS). This highly practical book provides: an increased understanding of the processes underlying student behavior in the classroom, including motivation a wide range of strategies for establishing and promoting positive behavior, as well as counteracting and reducing negative behaviors skills related to nationally recognized standards for paraprofessional competence an understanding of widely accepted principles and practices such as Response to Intervention (RTI). Set in the context of the legal requirements for paraprofessionals to work "under the direction of a professional" (ESEA) and be "appropriately supervised" (IDEA), The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention illuminates research-based, practical strategies shown to be effective in a wide range of educational settings and which can be implemented immediately and with confidence.
Download or read book Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 written by Peter Wright and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 is designed to make it easier for you to stay up-to-date on new cases and developments in special education law.Learn about current and emerging issues in special education law, including:* All decisions in IDEA and Section 504 ADA cases by U.S. Courts of Appeals in 2019* How Courts of Appeals are interpreting the two 2017 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court* Cases about discrimination in a daycare center, private schools, higher education, discrimination by licensing boards in national testing, damages, higher standards for IEPs and "least restrictive environment"* Tutorial about how to find relevant state and federal cases using your unique search terms
Download or read book Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings written by Emily Sobeck and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings provides an in-depth look at the role of pre- and in-service teachers as supervisors of paraeducators within special education and inclusive settings. The latest entry within the Evidence-Based Instruction in Special Education series, Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings serves as an instructional tool for pre-service teachers and educators within higher education coursework, as well as a resource for in-service teachers. This text supports teachers in strengthening their knowledge and supervisory skills necessary to supervise and manage paraeducators in educational environments. Through objectives, scenarios, content, and chapter questions, Drs. Sobeck, Douglas, and Uitto provide a thorough and applicable overview of working with and supervising paraeducators. In this text the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators, teachers, and school administrators relative to paraeducator training and supervision will be detailed, as well as tips for collaboration. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use. School leaders and higher education faculty can use the online site for materials to support pre-service training within teacher preparation programs and professional development for in-service teachers. Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings fills an important need in the field and is a vital resource for current and future teachers when working with paraeducators.
Download or read book What Every Special Educator Must Know written by Council for Exceptional Children and published by Council For Exceptional Children. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CEC wrote the book on special education ... literally. CEC s famous red book details the ethics, standards, and guidelines for special education preparation and practice. Delineating both knowledge and skill sets and individual content standards, What Every Special Educator Must Know is an invaluable resource for special education administrators, institutional faculty developing curriculum, state policy makers evaluating licensure requirements, and special educators planning their professional growth.
Download or read book A Guide to Co Teaching With Paraeducators written by Ann I. Nevin and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how co-teaching relationships with paraeducators can improve outcomes for students with special needs, and find guidelines for successful teamwork and authentic case studies of working paraprofessionals.
Download or read book A Guide to Co Teaching With Paraeducators written by Ann I. Nevin and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-08-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how paraeducators can positively impact the achievement of students with special needs in the inclusive classroom! This comprehensive guide outlines how teachers and paraeducators can work together to improve outcomes for students with special needs while meeting standards in a climate of accountability. The authors highlight four approaches to co-teaching and school-system supports that allow for appropriate supervision and ongoing training. The book also provides: Reproducible forms that teachers and paraeducators can use to establish effective co-teaching roles Real-life accounts of three paraeducators Concept maps, chapter summaries, and a glossary of terms for easy navigation
Download or read book Let s Team Up written by Kent Gerlach, Ed.D. and published by National Professional Resources, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School teams are more important now than ever before to meet the needs of all students. With more diverse, inclusive classrooms, larger class sizes, and greater workloads, teachers increasingly depend upon the contribution of paraeducators. In Let's Team Up, Kent Gerlach provides a convenient checklist to help teachers, principals, and paraeducators understand their roles and responsibilities as they relate to each other. The book offers >tips for teachers on how to work effectively with paraeducators; >tips for paraeducators on clarifying their jobs and their relationships with students and school staff; >tips for principals on the supervision of paraeducators. This convenient resource will help school teams successfully meet the needs of all students!
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Special Education written by Lani Florian and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 1041 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of The SAGE Handbook of Special Education provides a comprehensive overview of special education, offering a wide range of views on key issues from all over the world. The contributors bring together up-to-date theory, research and innovations in practice, with an emphasis on future directions for the role of special education in a global context of inclusion. This brand new edition features: " New chapters on families, interagency collaboration and issues of lifelong learning " The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities " Policy reform proposals " Equity and social justice in education " The impact of new thinking on assessment " Issues and developments in classification " The preparation and qualifications that teachers need The Handbook′s breadth, clarity and academic rigour will make it essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students, and also for practitioners, teachers, school managers and administrators.
Download or read book New Directions in Special Education written by Thomas Hehir and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study that is also practical and realistic, New Directions in Special Education outlines principles for decisionmaking about special education at every level—from the family to the classroom, school, and district—and for state and federal policy. With this volume, leading scholar and disability advocate Thomas Hehir opens a new round of debate on the future of special education. Extending the conceptual framework developed in his seminal 2002 article in the Harvard Educational Review, "Eliminating Ableism in Education," Hehir examines the ways that cultural attitudes about disability systematically distort the education of children with special needs and uses this analysis to lay out a fresh approach to special education policy and practice. Hehir traces the roots of "ableism"—the pervasive devaluation of people with disabilities—and shows how negative attitudes continue to shape debates in the field. He assesses recent trends in special education policy, particularly the shift of emphasis from compliance to outcomes, and discusses in depth the successes and limitations of the inclusion movement. He also investigates the impact of standards-based reforms on children with disabilities and critically examines the promise of Universal Design for Learning.
Download or read book Paraprofessionals in the Classroom written by Betty Y. Ashbaker and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paraprofessionals in the Classroomby Betty Ashbaker and Jill Morgan honors the paraprofessional role of support to the teacher and to student learning. Designed as a primary text for Associate Degree, certificate, and inservice programs for current and aspiring Paraprofessionals in Title I, Gifted, or special education programs, it has been extensively field-tested with educators in both rural and urban settings, and in several states. It models the techniques of effective instruction in a friendly, comprehensive, practical, and jargon-free manner, while providing concepts in basic classroom skills. Each of the chapters presents new information in small steps with frequent reviews, provides examples of good practice of teachers and paraprofessionals working with students, and guides trainees through practice activities. This new text includes “Extending Your Learning” features at ends of all chapters so as to provide paraprofessionals an opportunity to expand on chapter knowledge. Classroom scenarios are frequently used throughout the text to illustrate concepts and techniques for the reader. Numerous forms and exercises of immediate and practical use to Paraprofessionals are also included. Case studies appear at the ends of chapters (as well as on the Companion webite) to help readers learn how to apply new knowledge to practical situations.
Download or read book Identification and Description of the Roles of a Special Education Teacher Training and Supervising a Paraprofessional written by Joan Marie Jensen Goodship and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Administration of Training written by United States Civil Service Commission. Library and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wrightslaw written by Peter W. D. Wright and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at parents of and advocates for special needs children, explains how to develop a relationship with a school, monitor a child's progress, understand relevant legislation, and document correspondence and conversations.
Download or read book Legislation Litigation Regulation and Implementation of Paraprofessional Supervision in School Settings written by Sungti Hsu and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2002 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004, there is a strong emphasis on the supervision of paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance to classroom teachers. Scholars have stressed and litigation has highlighted the importance of paraprofessional supervision. However, there is limited information regarding the definition of supervision, who should and how that supervision should happen. The NCLB and IDEIA legislation leaves room for states to establish state regulation and litigation to interpret supervision. This study explored the current litigation and scholarly works concerning how states interpret supervision for paraprofessionals who work as instructional aides. This study identified what states list on their websites in response to federal mandates. It attempted to answer six key study questions: 1) do states have policies or regulations concerning paraprofessional supervision?, 2) how does each state define "direct supervision"?, 3) who holds the responsibility for paraprofessional supervision?, 4) what are the procedures for paraprofessional supervision?, 5) what competencies supervisors should acquire before being appointed?, and 6) how is appropriate supervision demonstrated? By searching State Departments of Education websites and analyzing policies and regulations found within these websites only 18 out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia listed information. The interpretations of direct supervision varied from state to state. States also did not agree on who should take the responsibility, the procedures of how to supervise, necessary competencies of supervisors, and demonstrate appropriate supervision. Overall, there was limited information concerning this topic from State Department of Education websites.
