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Direct linkLekwa, Adam J.; Reddy, Linda A. – Psychology in the Schools, 2021
Paraprofessionals have become a significant portion of the educational workforce for students with or at risk for needing, or receiving special educational services. Although best practice and federal legislation require supervision of paraprofessionals by certified professional educators, research indicates that supervision rendered to…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Special Education, Personnel Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Download full textLekwa, Adam J.; Reddy, Linda A. – Grantee Submission, 2021
Paraprofessionals have become a significant portion of the educational workforce for students with or at risk for needing, or receiving special educational services. Although best practice and federal legislation require supervision of paraprofessionals by certified professional educators, research indicates that supervision rendered to…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Special Education, Personnel Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Reddy, Linda A.; Lekwa, Adam J.; Glover, Todd A. – Psychology in the Schools, 2021
Paraprofessionals are increasingly hired in US schools to support the learning and behavior needs of students with or at risk for disabilities; despite receiving very limited professional development supports to enhance their skills in classrooms. The research base is lacking on effective paraprofessional professional development and intervention…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Supervision, Personnel Evaluation, Professional Development
Reddy, Linda A.; Lekwa, Adam J.; Glover, Todd A. – Grantee Submission, 2021
Paraprofessionals are increasingly hired in US schools to support the learning and behavior needs of students with or at risk for disabilities; despite receiving very limited professional development supports to enhance their skills in classrooms. The research base is lacking on effective paraprofessional professional development and intervention…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Supervision, Personnel Evaluation, Professional Development
Reddy, Linda A.; Alperin, Alexander; Glover, Todd A. – Psychology in the Schools, 2021
The present paper serves as the first systematic review of the training, methodologies, and outcomes reported in the professional development (PD) literature for paraprofessionals working with students with or at risk for externalizing behavior disorders. A total of 16 investigations including 332 paraprofessionals and 852 children and adolescents…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Intervention, Students with Disabilities
Reddy, Linda A.; Alperin, Alexander; Glover, Todd A. – Grantee Submission, 2020
The present paper serves as the first systematic review of the training, methodologies, and outcomes reported in the professional development (PD) literature for paraprofessionals working with students with or at risk for externalizing behavior disorders. A total of 16 investigations including 332 paraprofessionals and 852 children and adolescents…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Behavior Disorders, Intervention
Bronstein, Briana; Breeden, Nicole; Glover, Todd A.; Reddy, Linda A. – Journal of Special Education, 2021
Paraprofessionals are increasingly being hired to support students with special needs in schools and are key implementers of behavior interventions for students. However, research is limited on how paraprofessionals perceive the management of student behavior. Using a mixed-methods design approach, the current investigation assesses…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Student Behavior, Attitudes, Behavior Problems
Bronstein, Briana; Breeden, Nicole; Glover, Todd A.; Reddy, Linda A. – Grantee Submission, 2020
Paraprofessionals are increasingly being hired to support students with special needs in schools and are key implementers of behavior interventions for students. However, research is limited on how paraprofessionals perceive the management of student behavior. Using a mixed-methods design approach, the current investigation assesses…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Student Behavior, Attitudes, Behavior Problems
Wiggs, Nicole B.; Reddy, Linda A.; Glover, Todd A.; Dudek, Christopher M.; Alperin, Alexander; Regan, Patrick – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2021
This case study describes the actions and processes of implementing Behavior Support Coaching for Paraprofessionals (BSC-P) with a kindergarten teacher and paraprofessional to support the implementation of behavior support plans with three students in a high-poverty elementary school. BSC-P consists of eight, 40-min coaching sessions using direct…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Kindergarten, Preschool Teachers
Wiggs, Nicole B.; Reddy, Linda A.; Bronstein, Briana; Glover, Todd A.; Dudek, Christopher M.; Alperin, Alex – Psychology in the Schools, 2021
Paraprofessionals are critical school staff often responsible for students with or at risk for academic, behavioral, and social impairments. However, research on paraprofessional roles, professional development, and training needs is very limited. The present mixed-method study seeks to fill this gap by examining the student populations served,…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Role, Professional Development, Educational Needs
Wiggs, Nicole B.; Reddy, Linda A.; Bronstein, Briana; Glover, Todd A.; Dudek, Christopher M.; Alperin, Alex – Grantee Submission, 2021
Paraprofessionals are critical school staff often responsible for students with or at risk for academic, behavioral, and social impairments. However, research on paraprofessional roles, professional development, and training needs is very limited. The present mixed-method study seeks to fill this gap by examining the student populations served,…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Role, Professional Development, Educational Needs
Alperin, Alexander; Reddy, Linda A.; Glover, Todd A.; Breeden, Nicole; Dudek, Christopher; Regan, Patrick – Grantee Submission, 2020
Despite receiving little to no training in behavior management, paraprofessionals often support young students with or at risk of disruptive behavior disorders in elementary schools. The Behavior Support Coaching for Paraprofessionals (BSC-P) is a new evidence-based data-driven approach for enhancing paraprofessionals' skills in identifying…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Grade 1, Elementary School Students, Young Children
