Paraprofessional turnover and retention in inclusive programs: Hidden costs and promising practices

Remedial and Special Education

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 21-32

  Ghere, Gail ^a   York Barr, Jennifer ^b  

^a St Paul s public schools   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

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EID: 33847722195     PISSN: 07419325     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/07419325070280010301     Document Type: Review

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