It's Time to Rip Off the Velcro! Rethinking Paraprofessional Support.

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Title:	It's Time to Rip Off the Velcro! Rethinking Paraprofessional Support.
Authors:	JUNG, LEE ANN^1,2
Source:	Educational Leadership. Feb2026, Vol. 83 Issue 5, p34-39. 6p.
Subject Terms:	Educational support, Academic support programs, Special education, Education methodology, Paraprofessionals
Abstract:	The article explores the disadvantages of assigning a paraprofessional to a student. Topics discussed include the "Velcro" model where a paraprofessional becomes attached to a single student all day, consequences of this model, description of a fluid support model where paraprofessionals move fluidly throughout the classroom and the steps in transforming how schools use paraprofessionals.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article explores the disadvantages of assigning a paraprofessional to a student. Topics discussed include the "Velcro" model where a paraprofessional becomes attached to a single student all day, consequences of this model, description of a fluid support model where paraprofessionals move fluidly throughout the classroom and the steps in transforming how schools use paraprofessionals.
ISSN:	00131784