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ERIC Number: ED661001
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
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Classroom Paraprofessional and Teachers Serving Students with Disruptive Behaviors: A Study of Professional Relationships
Joelle Fingerhut; Linda A. Reddy; Christopher Dudek; Briana Bronstein; Amanda Elliot
Grantee Submission, Exceptionality v32 n1 p57-70 2024
Limited research has examined the qualities of paraprofessional and teacher relationships in schools. Teachers' and paraprofessionals' ability to communicate and collaborate are important for guiding supports for their students. The present study examined characteristics affecting the professional relationship of paraprofessional and teacher pairs working within the same classroom across 58 elementary schools. A total of 108 pairs of paraprofessionals and teachers were asked to independently complete a multidimensional assessment of relationship quality, as well as a demographic survey. Findings overall indicate that both classroom teachers and their paraprofessionals rate their relationship qualities favorably, with paraprofessionals rating relationships more positively than teachers (ds = 0.28 - 0.34). However, there are differences in relationship ratings by race and ethnicity. Implications are discussed and suggestions are given so that paraprofessionals and teachers can continue to develop positive relationships.
Related Records: EJ1408974
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A170069
Author Affiliations: N/A