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Paraeducators in the United States are often paired with students with disabilities who have experienced trauma, but paraeducators may not be adequately knowledgeable about behavioral impacts of trauma. A review of all states and the District of Columbia in the United States found that no specific jurisdiction has required trauma education for paraeducators. Recommendations include state-sponsored professional development, incentives, team training alongside teachers, and accepting continuing education units from other professions.
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Nover, C.H., Farrell, A. Trauma-Informed Paraeducator Training in the United States. Educ. Treat. Child. 45, 231–237 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-022-00070-w
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