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Paraprofessional is used in the highly qualified documents

Compliance with NCLB

• Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
  • Restates the highly qualified mandated expectations of The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
  • Defines the role and responsibilities of an Instructional Paraprofessional
• Assessment Guidelines for Paraprofessionals
  • Formal assessments used for paraprofessionals to demonstrate "highly qualified"
    • ACT - Work Keys
    • ETS - ParaPro Assessment
    • LEA chosen assessment that meets state assessment standards
      • Valid - measure mathematics, reading, and writing content at a level equivalent to two years of college and be applicable to duties being assigned to the paraprofessional, AND
      • Reliable - provide consistent results.

Standards to Measure Professional Growth of Paraprofessionals

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Policy that Distinguishes Paraeducators Working with Special Education

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Resource Guide for Supervisors: Assisting Local Agencies in Supervision of Paraeducators Beyond NCLB Mandated Expectations

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Standards to Measure the Professional Growth of Teachers in a Position to Supervise Paraeducators

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