Group training of applied behavior analysis knowledge competencies to school-based paraprofessionals for students in substantially separated classrooms
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Grube-Benson, Nicole (Grube-Benson, Nicole) (author),(Mild, Toni) (Thesis advisor),(Rineer-Hershey, Ashlea) (Committee member),Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania College of Education Special Education (Degree grantor),(Ferguson, Tyler) (Committee member)
Teachers' assistants -- Training of -- United States,Behavior therapists -- Training of -- United States,Autistic children -- Education -- United States
Grube-Benson, Nicole
Mild, Toni
Rineer-Hershey, Ashlea,Ferguson, Tyler
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania,College of Education,Special Education
Degree of Doctor of Education (Ed. D.)
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Special Education
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This study explores the efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based training for paraprofessionals supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in specialized educational settings. The research, conducted in an urban northeastern public school district, assessed historical data. Using a pretest/posttest quasi-experimental design, thirty-five first-year paraprofessionals underwent structured training across three modules. Results demonstrated significant knowledge gains: Module One saw a 14% increase, Module Two a 16% increase, and Module Three an 8% increase. These findings underscore the importance of targeted professional development in enhancing paraprofessionals' effectiveness in ABA-based classrooms for students with ASD.
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