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Understanding Paraprofessionals' Reported Behavior Management Knowledge and Implementation Training Needs

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Todd A. Glover *
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Nicole B. Wiggs
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Linda A. Reddy
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Briana Bronstein
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Alexander Alperin
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Christopher M. Dudek
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Paraprofessionals often manage disruptive student behaviors in the classroom. The present study assessed paraprofessionals' self-reported training needs and knowledge of behavior management practices in elementary school. A total of 204 paraprofessionals from 60 elementary schools reported moderate knowledge of and need for training in implementing behavior management practices. A medium, significant negative relationship was found between paraprofessionals' knowledge of and need for training in behavior management practices (r = -.330, p < .001). Differences in knowledge and need for training were examined in relation to level of education, years of experience as a paraprofessional, and school economic status. Results suggest that more experienced paraprofessionals report less need for professional development on the management of disruptive student behaviors and identification of behavior triggers than less experienced paraprofessionals. Results indicate that new paraprofessionals may have immediate training needs in behavior management. Implications for school practice and research are discussed.
Keywords:
teacher preparation
interventions
behavioral disorders
paraprofessionals

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Journal of Special Education
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rutgers university system
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rutgers university new brunswick
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Paraprofessionals’ Perceptions of Behavior Problems in Elementary School Classrooms
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errBriana Bronstein; Nicole Breeden; Todd A. Glover; Linda A. Reddy
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errReddy, Linda A.; Glover, Todd A.; Dudek, Christopher M.; Alperin, Alexander; Wiggs, Nicole B.; Bronstein, Briana
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Mindset of Paraprofessionals Serving Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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errJustin D. Garwood; Christopher L. Van Loan; Margaret Gessler Werts
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Exploring paraprofessional and classroom factors affecting teacher supervision
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errIrvin,Dwight W.; Ingram,Paul; Huffman,Jonathan; Mason,Rose; Wills,Howard
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Effects of Teacher-Implemented Coaching to Increase the Accuracy of Data Collected by Paraeducators
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errMason,Rose A.; Schnitz,Alana. G.; Gerow,Stephanie; An,Zhe G.; Wills,Howard P.
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