Para-Educators: A Source for Remedying the Shortage of Teachers for Limited-English-Proficient Students.

Genzuk, Michael; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ501437

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Para-Educators: A Source for Remedying the Shortage of Teachers for Limited-English-Proficient Students.

Genzuk, Michael; And Others

Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students, v14 p211-22 Win 1994

Discusses barriers to preparing bilingual para-educators to assist in the teaching of limited English proficient students. These include financial, social, and academic obstacles. Effective recruitment of para-educators requires critical factors such as financial aid, social support, academic counseling, and improved working conditions. (28 references) (CK)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alternative Teacher Certification, Bilingual Teacher Aides, Bilingual Teachers, Financial Support, Limited English Speaking, Paraprofessional School Personnel, School Counseling, Social Bias, Teacher Shortage, Teacher Supply and Demand, Work Environment

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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