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Journal Article: Guidelines for Selecting Alternatives to Overreliance on Paraprofessionals: Field-Testing in Inclusion-Oriented Schools

Center:

VT-Center on Disability & Community Inclusion, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

Michael Giangreco
[email protected]
802-656-1144

Product Description:

This 5-year, multi-site, mixed-methods evaluation study chronicles the field-testing of the planning process, Guidelines for Selecting Alternatives to Overreliance on Paraprofessionals [GSA], in 26 schools (grades K-12) in six states. The utilization and outcomes of the GSA process were evaluated based on data from 472 participants. Findings highlight: (a) reasons why schools decided to utilize the GSA process; (b) self-assessment ratings, selected priorities, and actions pursued by the schools; (c) consumer feedback; and (d) the impact of the GSA process in the schools. Primary areas of impact included changes in special educator caseloads and paraprofessional utilization, extension of inclusive opportunities, and improvement in classroom collaboration and practices. Implications for schools and future research are discussed.

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Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

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