Paraeducator training materials to facilitate inclusive education: initial field-test data

This study presents initial field-test evaluation feedback on training materials designed to help prepare paraeducators to assist in the provision of special education in inclusive schools. Feedback was collected from 213 paraeducators who participated in the course, Paraeducator Entry-Level Trainin...

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Published in:Rural special education quarterly 2003-03, Vol.22 (1), p.17-27
Main Authors: Giangreco, M.F, Backus, L, CichoskiKelly, E, Sherman, P, Mavropoulos, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Behavior Problems
children with disabilities
Classrooms
College Faculty
educational materials
Educational Practices
Error Correction
field experimentation
General Education
higher education
Inclusion
Job Training
Multiple Disabilities
Occupational Therapy
On the Job Training
paraprofessionals
Private Colleges
program evaluation
Resistance (Psychology)
rural education and training
School Districts
School Psychologists
special education
Special Education Teachers
Speech Language Pathology
Students with Disabilities
teacher education
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This study presents initial field-test evaluation feedback on training materials designed to help prepare paraeducators to assist in the provision of special education in inclusive schools. Feedback was collected from 213 paraeducators who participated in the course, Paraeducator Entry-Level Training for Supporting Students with Disabilities, 105 who participated in the course, Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors: A Paraeducator Curriculum, and the 23 instructors who taught a combined total of 20 sections of these courses in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, interactive TV, intensive summer institute). Findings indicated that paraeducators gained new knowledge, perspectives, and skills that had direct application in their work. Both paraeducators and course instructors rated the materials favorably and provided feedback to improve them. Implications are offered for infusing paraeducator content into school-based staff development as well as training programs for prospective special and general education teachers.
ISSN:8756-8705
2168-8605
DOI:10.1177/875687050302200104