A systematic review of paraprofessional-delivered educational practices to improve outcomes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 211-221

  Brock, Matthew E ^a   Carter, Erik W ^a  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84907272526     PISSN: 15407969     EISSN: 21692408     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/154079691303800401     Document Type: Review

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