Resources for Paraeducators:
A Handbook for Family and Educators – produced by the WEA Special Education Support Center provides a comprehensive explanation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the related Washington Adminstrative Code: what the law says/means, what the school needs to do, and what parents need to know/do.
- Staffing Requirements/Qualifications Paras & Teachers includes information on Parent Notification and Paraeducator Substitutes
- National Resource Center for Paraeducators provides resources and supports for Paraeducators.
- Paraeducator Core Competencies and training opportunities.
- Use of Para Educators — OSPI Special Education Technical Assistance Paper No. 6 provides a general overview of special education requirements related to the district use of paraeducators to support the provision of specially designed instruction (SDI) on a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Best Special Ed Practices for Paraeducators (OSPI) is intended to help administrators and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams effectively assign and utilize paraeducators to improve student outcomes and increase meaningful student participation in general education environments.