Paraprofessionals in inclusive schools: A review of recent research

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 41-57

  Giangreco, Michael F ^a   Suter, Jesse C ^a   Doyle, Mary Beth ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT   (United States)

^b SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 77649228058     PISSN: 10474412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10474410903535356     Document Type: Review

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