| Description |
xxi, 202 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Understanding Public Schools in the United States -- Ch. 2. No Child Left Behind and the Roles of Paraprofessionals -- Ch. 3. Issues in Classroom Management -- Ch. 4. Students and their Educational Needs -- Ch. 5. The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Those Working in Schools -- Ch. 6. Effective Communication as an Educational Team Member -- Ch. 7. Effective Instructional Strategies for Working with All Students -- Ch. 8. Professional Development Opportunities for Paraprofessionals -- App. A. Internet Resources -- App. B. References |
| Summary |
"Developing as a Professional: A Guide for Contemporary Paraprofessionals provides a general orientation to the role of paraprofessional or teacher's aid. This book provides strategies for working with students receiving special education services, and communication and mentoring suggestions for those working directly with paraprofessionals. The text addresses the specific needs of paraprofessionals working in classrooms with English language learners and each chapter includes a segment of Spanish translations for native Spanish speakers. The "real world" voices of two paraprofessionals, Tracy and Maria, provide paraprofessionals with perspectives much like their own. Current issues in education, policy, and practice are discussed through the stories of these individuals, and their journey invites readers into the education profession |
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A key component of each chapter includes assignment linkages to the PRAXIS standards with a section highlighting artifacts paraprofessionals might generate for their portfolios. The text also provides preview questions and vocabulary checklists as well as worksheets and activity ideas."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-187) and index |
| Subject |
Teachers' assistants -- Professional relationships -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2007030037 |
| ISBN |
1418061506 |
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9781418061500 |
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