The first paper, written by a paraprofessional, discusses the unclarity of the role of paraprofessionals and proceeds to elaborate on the different things which the paraprofessionals do in their work at a university counseling center. The second suggests that, where paraprofessionals are involved, the bulk of supervision should be directed at…

This report describes the use and training of paraprofessionals at the Syracuse University Children's Center. The Center's primary task is supplying supportive services to low-income families and provides, as part of their day care experiences for the children and their families, staff from various backgrounds and situations so that the children…

With Project Aurora, the Elyria, Ohio, Public Library tested an alternative form of library extension, as possibly more effective and economical than a branch or bookmobile. Between July 1970 and June 1972, four nonprofessional library representatives made monthly visits to homes, to provide books, to stimulate interest in the library, and to…

This manual offers a model and guidelines for developing and delivering a workshop training program for family day care providers to increase their ability to serve young children with disabilities. Model components include recruiting caregivers and children; training caregivers; services to children and parents; ancillary services; and costs.…

Training materials are beginning to be developed, packaged and (sometimes) evaluated for use by behavioral professionals to train nonprofessionals teaching and care-giving skills; however, economic factors in many programs require that non-professional staff be trained by their non-professional predecessors. To evaluate the function of training…

The use of undergraduates (N=57) working on a one-to-one basis with delinquent youths as the change agents in a nonprofessional program which systematically varied training/supervision/intervention components was investigated. Students and delinquents (N=73) were randomly assigned to one of four experimental training/supervision conditions or to a…

Three nonprofessionals, including those with limited education and advanced age, received training to become effective behavior modification agents (therapists). Each was then individually observed and videotaped in his work with a retarded child. Therapists' performances were not adequate for effecting the desired changes in the childrens'…

Thirteen high school students were trained by an undergraduate psychology student daily in 6-hour sessions for one week and subsequently modified behaviors of five severely retarded children. (MC)

Examines the role of nonprofessional staff in information science and the need for education and training of such personnel. The discussion covers available types and methods of education and training and the roles of various agencies and organizations. Subjects outside of the information field which nonprofessional staff may need to study are…

Part of a PhD dissertation submitted to Michigan State University.

Summarized are proceedings of a 3-day special institute in Syracuse, New York, for teachers and paraprofessionals to examine the role of the teacher aide in public school programs for emotionally disturbed children. Noted in two greetings are types of aides such as audiovisual aides or lunchroom aides in New York public schools, amendments to…

The training provided for teacher and dormitory aides to work in Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools and the hope for an improved educational setting for Indian children are reflected in this publication. Four teacher aide workshops conducted during the 1967-68 academic year resulted in a 3 volume publication designed to aid BIA personnel. The…

Dona Ana Mental Health Services (DAMHS) in Las Cruces, New Mexico, has completed a five year demonstration project intended "to explore the effectiveness of a special method of selecting, assigning, training, and giving consultation to nonprofessional mental health workers as they and the community develop special mental health services." These…

This guide to leadership development for 4-H bicycle project groups was prepared by four extension agents. The guide provides discussions of the following topics: leader identification; selection of leaders process; orientation of selected leaders; training of leaders; utilization of leaders; recognition of leaders' accomplishments; and evaluation…

An introductory editorial, concerned with the "credibility gap" between educators of educators and their various constituencies, lists numerous deficiencies on the educational scene today. The bulk of the paper is limited to a discussion of two relevant items: (1) research on the use of paraprofessionals in educator training institutions; and (2)…