A survey was conducted to determine the background characteristics of the auxiliary school personnel employed by the Minneapolis public school system. Eighty percent of all such employees on a particular month's payroll responded via questionnaire. Analysis of the data indicated that the typical aide was white, married, female, over 36 years old,…

This handbook provides a basic outline for those establishing a volunteer program. There are ten chapters: 1) "Basic Information on Volunteer Services," defining volunteers, school volunteer programs, tutorial programs, costs, and services performed by volunteers; 2) "Organizing and Developing a Volunteer Program;" 3) "Administration of the…

Extensive planning by group process is important for establishing successful volunteer programs, as demonstrated by the process developed and tested in a number of demonstration programs nationwide. (SK)

The role of the volunteer in the classroom is discussed. Recruitment of volunteers is considered and roles of volunteers are outlined, including areas such as individual instruction and organization of special activities. (PHR)

This report by the Canadian Education Association identifies present trends and school board concerns in the use of auxiliary personnel. The information contained in this report was obtained through a questionnaire sent to 75 school boards in the summer of 1974. The first section deals with paid aides and presents school board policy on paid aides…

This bibliography on paraprofessional school personnel lists material on paraprofessionals published since the first bibliography on this topic (ED 048 102) was issued in 1970. The bibliography is divided into Books and Papers (142); Articles (146); and Theses (11). It is indicated that much of the material listed here was announced in "Research…

Criteria for implementation of school volunteer programs include (1) effective incentives, (2) resources, and (3) political and administrative feasibility. Alternatives for state action include (1) maintaining current state policy, (2) providing leadership by endorsement and mandate, and (3) enacting legislation to provide incentives for…

Studied whether the presence of a teacher aide in the classroom has noticeable impact on student learning using data for more than 6,300 students in 79 Tennessee schools. Findings suggest that teachers' aides have little, if any, positive effects on student learning. Results also indicate that many aides are required to perform tasks for which…

This document is a handbook for those participating in the School Volunteer Program of the Dade County Public Schools. It offers tips for attitude orientation, maps, lists of participating schools, procedures and policies of the program, and job descriptions of all jobs open to the school volunteer. Tasks are described for assistants in arts and…

Describes 20 volunteer programs that are specifically designed for older adults. Points out that senior citizens can contribute to society long after they retire. (JOW)