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Para professionals always understood and support the inclusive philosophy that places them in the general classroom.

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The Paraprofessional doesn’t always know what to do with a student.

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The paraprofessional is fully trained for his or her classroom assignment.

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The paraprofessional receives all instructions and directions from the special education teacher.

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Teachers are always trained and prepared to work with paraprofessionals.

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The paraprofessional can work with all students in the students in the classroom.

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There are restrictions on what paraprofessionals can do.

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The paraprofessional will see that all the needs of the students with special needs are met.

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Paraprofessionals are always assigned to work with special education students.

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Two types of instruction paraprofessionals can deliver are follow-up instruction and delivery of instruction.

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