Aldebol describes paraprofessionals' critical role supporting students with disabilities
Aldebol details how paraprofessionals provide instructional, behavioral, and physical support to students with disabilities, helping them meet IEP goals. She notes paras assist with transitions, toileting, feeding, and socio-emotional regulation, calling them crucial hands-on workers.
Paraprofessionals are critical members of the school environment, providing instructional, behavioral, and physical support to students with disabilities.
They help students live up to the educational and executive functioning goals described in their IEPs by offering individualized support during academic instruction,
creating safe spaces to manage behavior, and helping to regulate socio-emotional crises.
PARAs also provide the necessary physical assistance to students with trans-
sanitation, toileting, feeding, and other needs.