Paraprofessionals, whether they serve as instructional and/or personal care assistants, play an important role in providing services for students, teachers, and parents, as well as enhancing access to the general education program for students with disabilities. This section features interviews and classroom lesson clips of paraprofessionals and other support personnel, such as a school nurse, licensed practical nurse, and educational interpreter, in providing assistance and support for students with disabilities.
Interviews and Conferences
Introduction of paraprofessionals / other support personnel
What is your greatest challenge in working in an inclusive classroom?
Describe the on-going training/support activities in which you participate.
Classroom Video Clips
Paraprofessionals enable students to ask questions of the teacher or peers.
Paraprofessionals, as appropriate, serve the entire class, not only individual students.
Click here to access professional development resources on the Role of Paraprofessionals in educating students with disabilities.