Summary:
The article written by Susan Etscheidt emphasizes the importance of having paraprofessionals to assist students with special needs. It was stated in the article that the provision of paraprofessional services to students with disabilities has been recognized as an essential component in ensuring a free and appropriate education. Full- and part-time paraprofessionals are used to assist students with disabilities in home- and center-based facilities, special education classrooms, and general education environments. According to the article, although paraprofessionals provide such care, they should not be the ones to solely design or deliver courses given to students.
Reflection:
In Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, students were left with no aides in the middle of the year because of budget cuts and people that were first to go were the most desired people in the school. I found it to be disappointing. I understood that paraprofessionals only assist but they also provide general care that many students may depend on. As well as provide general emotional support for all the students.
References
Alexander, K., & Alexander, M. D. (2001). American Public School Law (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
The article written by Susan Etscheidt emphasizes the importance of having paraprofessionals to assist students with special needs. It was stated in the article that the provision of paraprofessional services to students with disabilities has been recognized as an essential component in ensuring a free and appropriate education. Full- and part-time paraprofessionals are used to assist students with disabilities in home- and center-based facilities, special education classrooms, and general education environments. According to the article, although paraprofessionals provide such care, they should not be the ones to solely design or deliver courses given to students.
Reflection:
In Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, students were left with no aides in the middle of the year because of budget cuts and people that were first to go were the most desired people in the school. I found it to be disappointing. I understood that paraprofessionals only assist but they also provide general care that many students may depend on. As well as provide general emotional support for all the students.
References
Alexander, K., & Alexander, M. D. (2001). American Public School Law (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
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