A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Roles for Education Paraprofessionals
in Effective Schools

1997

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments

• Executive Summary

• Roles for Education Paraprofessionals in Effective Schools
  • Education Paraprofessionals: Multifaceted Members of the School Staff
  • Paraprofessionals and Their Work
  • Assessing Whether Paraprofessionals Can Help
  • Elements of Good Paraprofessional Practice
    • Clear Definitions of Paraprofessionals' Roles and Responsibilities
    • Appropriate Job Qualifications
    • Ongoing Professional Development
    • Organizational Support for Paraprofessionals' Work
    • Development of Effective Career Ladders
    • Overview of Sites Profiled in This Idea Book

• Overview of Effective Programs

• Profiles of Effective Programs
  • Early Childhood Education Programs: Calcasieu Parish School District
  • Title I Instruction: Denver Public Schools
  • Migrant Head Start Program: Dysart Unified School District
  • Early Elementary Education Program: Frederick County Public Schools
  • Developing a Partnership (DAP): Los Angeles County Office of Education
  • Parent Technicians: Norfolk Public Schools
  • Title I Kindergarten Parent Involvement Program: Spokane School District
  • School Employee Effectiveness Training: Washington Education Association
  • Parent Involvement Workers: Wichita Public Schools
  • Site-Based Management: Wyoming Public Schools
  • Career Development Program: Albuquerque School District
  • Career Ladder Program: Cleveland City School District
  • Teaching Opportunities for Paraprofessionals: State Department of Education, Connecticut
  • Bilingual Pupil Services Program: New York City Public Schools

• Appendix A: Paraprofessional Job Titles and Descriptions

• Appendix B: Profile Sites and Contacts

• Appendix C: Federal Student Aid Programs

• Works Consulted

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