Paraprofessionals are part of the instructional environment—not separate from it. This section focuses on how paraprofessionals support language development, access, and student independence.
Includes resources on roles and responsibilities, language modeling, collaboration with teachers, and decision-making around when to support and when to step back.
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Practical checklists, leadership guidance, and research-backed strategies for ensuring staffing, language access, service delivery, and team collaboration are aligned.
Service Provider Checklist
Administrator Checklist
Leadership Guide
Tip Sheet
Research Brief
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Paraprofessionals
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