ERIC Number: EJ998149
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-May
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
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The Effects of a Fluency Training Package on Paraprofessionals' Presentation of a Reading Intervention
O'Keeffe, Breda V.; Slocum, Timothy A.; Magnusson, Renee
Journal of Special Education, v47 n1 p14-27 May 2013
Paraprofessionals are widely employed in response to intervention (RTI) settings to provide instruction to students at-risk for reading disabilities. However, little research has addressed effective and efficient ways to train these paraprofessionals to deliver instruction with high fidelity. In addition, given the limited time and finances available in most districts, training needs to be as efficient as possible. This study assessed the effects of a 5-hour fluency training package on the presentation rates, praise rates, and error correction accuracy of five paraprofessionals providing supplemental reading instruction within an RTI system using a multiple baseline design across participants. Students' reading accuracy and percentage of intervals with on-task behavior were evaluated. Paraprofessionals generally increased their presentation rates, praise rates, and error correction accuracy. Students' behaviors were affected less. (Contains 1 table and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Accuracy, Reading Instruction, Response to Intervention, Reading Difficulties, Fidelity, Educational Needs, Intervals, Intervention, At Risk Students, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Supplementary Education, Error Correction, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Effectiveness, Educational Improvement, Improvement Programs, Teacher Improvement, Professional Development, Teaching Skills, Protocol Analysis, Achievement Gains, Reading Fluency, Training Methods, Training Objectives
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5
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Language: English
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324B080007