Paraeducators of Kentucky

  • Agency for Instructional Technology. (1995). Before the bell rings: what every paraeducator should know. Bloomington, Indiana 47402-0120.

  • Department of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services. (1995). Enhancing the skills of paraeducators: A video assisted program. Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322.

  • Kansas State Department of Education. (1997). Guidelines for Training, Utilization and Supervision of Paraeducators and Aides. Topeka, KS: Author.

  • Pickett, A.L. (1989). Restructuring the school: The role of paraprofessionals. Washington, D.C. Center for Policy Research, National Governors' Association.

  • Pickett, A.L. (1997, 5th edition). A training program to prepare teachers to supervise and work more effectively with paraprofessional personnel. New York. National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals in Education and Related Services, Center for Advanced Center in Education, Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York.

  • Pickett, A.L. & Formanek, 1 (1982). Handbook for special education paraprofessionals New York. New York City Public Schools.

  • Pickett, A.L. Faison, K & Formanek, J. (1999). A core curriculum and training program to prepare paraeducators to work in inclusive classrooms serving school age students with disabilities. New York. National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals in Education and related Services, Center for Advanced Center in Education, Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York.

  • Pickett, A.L. & Gerlach, K. (1997). Supervising paraeducators in school setting: A team approach. Austin: Pro-Ed.

  • Project PARA. (1995). Barkley Memorial Center Paraeducator Self-Study Program. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

  • Study Guide: The Kentucky Department of Education has developed an INTERIM assessment for paraeducators who are employed after January 8, 2002. This interim assessment will be replaced by a more formal assessment early in 2003. The Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Study Guide (PDF) is a tool to prepare potential paraeducators for the interim assessment. Please contact the local school district in which you are applying for further information.

  • Sugai, G. M., & Tindal, G. A. (1993). Effective School Consultation: An Interactive Approach. Brooks/Cole: Pacific Grove, CA.

  • Washington Education Association Paraeducator Project. (1998). Introductory Level Training for Paraeducators. Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Special Education.