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Using Title I as a Model For Reform

Student Achievement and School Accountability Conference
October 2002

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Text (slide 27):

Paraprofessionals

• New - Hired after 1/8/02 must meet new requirements immediately
• Existing - Have 4 years to meet requirements
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an IHE; or
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, mathematics and/or reading, writing and/or mathematics readiness.