Paraeducators in Our Schools

Closing the Achievement Gap for Students and the Economic Gap for Paras

I would like to see equity between paraprofessionals, teachers, nurses, and librarians in all towns in our state. After all, without paras, the Individual Educational Plans would not be followed! Evelyn RomanParaprofessional, Monroe Public Schools Vice-President, Chapter I31, Paraprofessional Council

Our CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 members working as paraprofessionals for local school boards across the state provide a variety of valued services. Many of us work directly in the classroom providing one-on-one and group instruction to students and assisting teachers. Many of us specialize in education for students with disabilities. Additionally, many of us provide important safety and supervisory tasks such as monitoring students in cafeterias and on school buses.

 US Department of Education’s Paraprofessionals Qualifications page

 CT General Assembly's 2006 “School Paraprofessionals” full report
 
 CT General Assembly PRI’s "Findings and Recommendations – School Paraprofessionals" report