Abstract:This study examined parent perceptions of the paraeducator's role. Observations of paraeducators and students with disabilities were conducted in inclusive classrooms. Some paraeducators worked as general classroom assistants, while others worked one-on-one with students with special needs. Each parent of a child with special needs was shown graphs reflecting the percentage of time their child's paraeducator was observed in various roles and interacting with students and adults. Parents were interviewed about … Show more
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