Policy, Preparation, and Practice . . . Oh My! Current Policy Regarding the Paraprofessional Role and Preparation for Working With Students With Disabilities

• Published in: Journal of disability policy studies Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 164 - 172
• Main Authors: Massafra, Aimee, Gershwin, Tracy, Gosselin, Katrine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.2020; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Paraprofessionals; Special education; Students; Students with disabilities; Supervision; Training; standards and preparation; paraprofessionals; educational policy

Over the past two decades, the paraprofessional role has expanded to include a variety of support roles in both general and special education. Although the most recent 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) addressed the necessity of paraprofessional preparati...