Paraprofessional Bibliography: Training Materials, Resources, and Programs for Paraprofessionals Working in Educational Programs for Persons with Handicapping Conditions.

Overview & Synopsis

The bibliography lists resources for paraprofessionals working in educational settings with handicapped students. Entries present information on title, author, date, duration or length, and availability for the following areas of published training and education materials: early childhood, moderately and mildly handicapped, severely and profoundly handicapped, developmentally disabled, visually and/or hearing impaired, vocational education, general special education, speech and language, and behavior management. Audiovisual material is classified according to staff training and development, human development, skill training, and general issues. A general classification includes listings for such areas as burnout, credentialing/licensing, service delivery, and vocational education. Training models are listed for developmental disabilities, early childhood, general special education, interpreters/deaf education/speech and language training, local education agencies, recreation, state agencies, and the severely/profoundly handicapped. Additional topics covered include funding, legal issues, and resources (catalogues, journals, and agencies). (CL)