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KnowledgeBases > The School Improvement KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 3 > Task 8: Paraprofessional Requirements

Guideline:

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act designates quality requirements for paraprofessionals. Educators at the district and school levels need to be aware of these requirements.

Guidelines Charter Schools and Qualifications of Teachers and Paraprofessionals _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's non-regulatory guidance on Title I and Charter Schools. When viewing this document, scroll down to Section E for the section on the Qualifications of Teachers and Paraprofessionals.

Guidelines Title I Paraprofessionals Non-Regulatory Guidance _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's Title I Paraprofessional Non-Regulatory Guidance.

References Paraprofessional Qualifications and Duties

This document provides information on paraprofessional requirements available at each state education agency's website.

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