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11-01-2002 FEATURE ARTICLE

20 Ways To....

Work Effectively with Paraeducators in Inclusive Settings

Cathryn G. Riggs


Increasing numbers of students with a wide range of special education needs are receiving their education and special services within general education classrooms. For these students to reap the social and educational benefits of the general education setting, they may require various kinds of in-class supports. One effective means of providing support is through the employment of paraeducators. Paraeducators can provide a critical link for inclusive programs, working with individual students and assisting teachers in meeting the needs of all students. These paraeducators should be seen as participating members of the class and the instructional team. This means acknowledging the importance of paraeducators and developing infrastructures that support their work. The following strategies may aid teachers and administrators in their efforts to include paraeducators as vital and effective inclusion team members.

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