Training Needs of Paraprofessionals in Occupational Education Classes

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 173-185

  Whitaker, Susan D ^a  

^a Special Education for Spartanburg County School   (United States)

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EID: 84993687285     PISSN: 08857288     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/088572880002300205     Document Type: Article

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