So many gifted people can't pass the praxis test required to work in public schools. They have what it takes to spend the day with a child that has multi -intellectual disabilities ,but they get a little confused when asked if a= b and b=d what is the value of b. They work directly under the direction of a so called qualified individual who would never take on the challenge of one on one all day. This job only required a high school education and extreme compassion. Now you need a associates degree to work for a ten dollar an hour wage. What's wrong with this picture?
2006-06-28 02:12:08 · 5 answers · asked by candy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
You can work through your local US Representative and Senator. You can also work iwth other groups who are striving for changes effecting special ed in NCLB: Nat School Boards Assn, Nat Education Assn, Nat Governors Assn, etc.
2006-06-28 02:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by randy b 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some special education parapros need to be able to pass the praxis test because they can't even do some of the simple math problems that an elementary special education student who is mainstreamed into general ed has to do in their math classes. I think that the NCLB Law is a good thing even though I had to take the praxis test myself in order to keep my position as a parapro in special education in my district.
I also know that there are many parapros in our district who only know English as their second language and can't pass the praxis tests. So how can they help students learn what is needed in their classes? Since we have many parapros who transfer to another position within the district every few years because they get tired of working with the same disabilities, they need to be able to work with all ages and disabilities of students.
Therefore I think all parapros should be qualified under the NCLB Law, so let it be.
2006-06-28 10:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Robin E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything. you should see what they require of teachers. they spend so many years in school they should have a PhD and they get only meager pay. nclb is doing a number on both teachers and paras. i have years before i get my credential plus several state tests i am required to take for things i will never teach in a special day class. i am just as frustrated as you are. and they wonder why they cant get and keep teachers and paras.
on the other hand, an education will enrich your life and your stock. go to school anyway, even if you choose not to stay in education. i love the kids and cant wait to get to work with them!
good luck!
2006-06-28 10:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by afterflakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your district should be working with you to help you pass your tests.
In my school district, the first year NCLB required paras to pass those tests, we gave our paras preparatory in-service training, and tutoring supports through our Human Resources department.
Of almost 40 paras taking the test, only ONE didn't pass.
If you are already working at a school, ask your principal to line you up with tutoring (either through your school itself, or through human resources).
2006-06-28 03:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by spedusource 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not hesitate to write your congress man,may not do any good but i encourage every one to use your voice-tell them what matters to the voting public so that they know what we want-they already know what Washinton wants-i just wrote mine last wk as a matter of fact it was about the NCLB & IDEA lot of unnessacery garbage going on w/ these laws SPEAK UP you live in the USA use it or lose it
2006-06-29 08:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by CoC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋