Training Trends and Needs of Paraprofessionals in Transition Service Delivery Agencies

The goal of improving services to help students with disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult living has increased the need for close collaborative relationships among public schools and adult service delivery agencies. One noticeable outgrowth of the emphasis on transition serv...

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Published in:Teacher Education and Special Education 1991-10, Vol.14 (4), p.248-256
Main Authors: Morehouse, Judith A., Albright, Leonard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competency Based Education
Disabilities
Education Work Relationship
Educational Needs
Educational Trends
Inservice Education
Interviews
Needs Assessment
Paraprofessional Personnel
Paraprofessional School Personnel
Postsecondary Education
Questionnaires
Surveys
Transitional Programs
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Summary:The goal of improving services to help students with disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult living has increased the need for close collaborative relationships among public schools and adult service delivery agencies. One noticeable outgrowth of the emphasis on transition services has been the increased presence of and reliance on paraprofessionals at both public school and adult service levels. This study examined the training options and needs of paraprofessionals who provide transition services in a variety of public school and adult agencies. Few structured training programs for these paraprofessionals were found, and the training needs of these personnel were identified. The expansion of research and training efforts in this personnel development area is recommended.
ISSN:0888-4064
1944-4931
DOI:10.1177/088840649101400406