How to Use the Oregon Resource Guide on Paraeducator Issues

Whether you are a school administrator, a federal resources coordinator in charge of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 (NCLB) Title I program, a teacher who works with and supervises paraeducators, or a paraeducator working in a Title I classroom, the Oregon Resource Guide on Paraeducator Issues is intended to provide you with specific, and general informational resources/references that may answer any number of questions that may have surfaced recently as a result of the qualification requirements for paraeducators under Title I, section 1119 (c).

We have tried to categorize these resources by topical interest, since we know that some of you may be searching for specific resources in areas such as: paraeducator issues in Special Education, standards and competencies for paraeducators, professional development opportunities for paraeducators, publications and web page resources concerning paraeducators. Please consult the category that best suits your needs.

• The Requirements of NCLB (PDF)
  U.S. Department of Education's
  • Title I, section 1119 (c): Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
  • Title I Paraprofessionals Draft Non-Regulatory Guidance (PDF)
• Assessment (PDF)
• Paraeducator Standards and Suggested Competencies (PDF)
  • Idaho Standards for Paraprofessionals Supporting Special Needs Students (PDF)
  • DRAFT: Alaska State Paraprofessional Performance Standards (PDF)
  • DRAFT: Alaska State Core Competencies for Paraprofessionals (Word Document)
  • Other recommendations for paraeducator standards and core competencies (PDF)
• Community College and Online Distance Learning Opportunities (PDF)
• Publications and Online Resources

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