Author Question: The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 specifies that paraprofessionals who provide instructional ... (Read 51 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 specifies that paraprofessionals who provide instructional support must meet specific requirements including:

a. meeting highly qualified teacher criteria.
b. an associates degree (or pass a rigorous state developed assessment).
c. obtaining a baccalaureate degree.
d. taking on more responsibilities in IEP meetings.

Question 2

All of the statements that follow are false, EXCEPT:

a. administrators, unlike teachers, do not view collaboration as a critical component in inclusive environments.
b. paraprofessionals can legally only provide non-instructional support to students.
c. teachers need to collaborate with each other, but not with paraprofessionals.
d. the role of paraprofessionals has evolved from a clerical position to a vital and valued member of the educational team.