NCLB and Library Aides - Thanks

[Shayne Russell <s.russell@EARTHLINK.NET>]

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to my question about Lib=
rary Aides being required to be certified as "highly qualified" under NCLB.=
  Misery loves company, and I see that we all have to deal with this.  Howe=
ver, the other day we came across the following on the New Jersey Departmen=
t of Education website (at this URL:  http://www.state.nj.us/njded/grants/n=
clb/paraprofessional_regs.shtml):

"Are there any exceptions to the employment criteria for paraprofessionals?
Yes. The requirement for two years of study, or an associate=E2=80=99s degr=
ee, or completion of a formal assessment does not apply to paraprofessional=
s involved solely with translation, personal care services, library/clerica=
l assistance and those only conducting parental involvement activities. It =
only applies to those who have instructional responsibilities. "

I think my district is going to accept this as meaning my aide is exempt.  =
It seems to apply.  She does not have instructional responsibilities.  Mayb=
e this will help someone else, too.





Shayne Russell
Library Media Specialist
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School
Tabernacle, NJ
s.russell@earthlink.net
http://inforetriever.net

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