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Despite increased reliance on paraprofessionals in the classroom, all too often they are the forgotten members of the team they help support. This publication addresses the key issues of training and utilization of paraprofessionals. You'll explore the distinctions in the roles and responsibilities of teachers and paraprofessionals; analyze the duties performed by paraprofessionals in various settings; and review the latest state regulatory polices and procedures that effect paraprofessionals, including employment criteria, training standards, and career mobility. You'll also examine future needs of the field and get additional contacts for ESP career development. Also available: Let's Team Up: A Checklist for Paraeducators, Teachers and Principals - ISBN 0810621630 Standing in Your Shoes: A Checklist for Classroom and Substitute Teachers - ISBN 0810621665 The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members. Some of the areas we publish in include: -Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series -Student Achievement -Professional Development -Peer Support -Classroom Management -Assessment & Standards-Based Education -School and Classroom Resources