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*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 [Documents%2fparastudyguide.pdf|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.

*Educational Testing Service:[http://www.ets.org/parapro/index.html]{br}The ParaPro Assessment can be found at: [ftp://ftp.ets.org/pub/tandl/0755.pdf] {br}