Paraprofessionals in Learning Disabilities
- 1 October 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Learning Disabilities
- Vol. 16 (8) , 467-472
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002221948301600807
Abstract
The purpose of this manuscript is to generate information about the paraprofessional concept as it relates to learning disabilities. A brief review of the paraprofessional literature is reported. The possible roles and responsibilities that could be included in a paraprofessional's job description were delineated and discussed. A structured, comprehensive, and flexible approach that LEA's could use to implement the concept was proposed. And the problems that are “inherent” in the paraprofessional concept were identified and possible strategies to eliminate or prevent these difficulties were suggested.Keywords
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