8.1 (8K1B, 8S1A): Ability to demonstrate a commitment to assisting students in reaching their highest potential, including the modeling of positive behavior.

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Information for this unit was gathered, in part, from the following resources:

Freschi, D. (1999). Guidelines for Working With One to One Aides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 31 (4), 42-45. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ585794)

Giangreco, M., Edelman, S., Luiselli, T. & Macfarland, S. (1997). Helping or Hovering? Effects of Instructional Assistant Proximity on Students with Disabilities. Exceptional Children, 64 (1), 7-18.

Herriges, P. (1997). Professional, Ethical and Legal Responsibilities for Para-educators. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Federation of Teachers.

Institute on Community Integration (n.d.). The Paraprofessional: An Introduction (Facilitator's Edition and Student's Edition). Compiled by Jean Ness. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.

National Education Association (2000). The NEA Paraeducator Handbook. Washington, DC: National Educational Association.

Pickett, A.L. (1999). A Core Curriculum and Training Program to Prepare Paraprofessionals to Work in Inclusive Classrooms Serving School Age Students with Disabilities. New York, NY: The National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals in Education and Related Services.

Project PARA (n.d.). Paraeducator Self Study Program. Retrieved on June 5, 2002, from Project PARA Web site: http://para.unl.edu/default.html.

White Bear Lake Independent School District # 624 (1998). Paraprofessional Handbook. White Bear Lake, MN: White Bear Lake Independent School District #624.

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