| Editorial Review | This text would also be useful for paraprofessionals already working in the public school systems. Public schools might consider offering the text to new hires as part of their orientation procedures. It might also be beneficial to have the text available for current professionals at the school, such as classroom teachers and administrators. "The author gives sufficient information and background to equip the paraprofessional for success, while keeping a light touch and not "over dwelling" on any of the topics." Elizabeth Jenkins, Orlando Tech, FL "The running case study is a consistent component of each chapter that brings a "connection" of the chapter's content to the practical responsibilities of the paraprofessional." Judith Piskun, M. Ed., Villa Maria College of Buffalo, NY The people who will benefit the most from this text will be potential paraprofessionals, their immediate education supervisors, and seasoned teachers. Additionally, superintendents and even parents may be enlightened by the text. Paraprofessionals would gain a higher degree of professionalism by having this text as their job description. This text should be part of every undergraduates education at teacher colleges. It may also be made available to high school seniors as an introduction to the field of educational paraprofessionals. The authors writing style is conversational in approach, easy to understand, geared for translations, and usable by adults with limited English proficiency. Paraprofessionals, and mentors as well as principals and administrators too, would benefit by looking at paraprofessionals role and contributions form their viewpoint. Text would contribute to greater clarity in communication. Good development, from general to specific (more elaboration on specific concepts to meet the need of the paraprofessional audience), from guidelines to application from past to present and beyond. |
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