Date of Award:
5-2026
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling
Committee Chair(s)
Audrey N. Hoffmann
Committee
Audrey N. Hoffmann
Committee
Casey Clay
Committee
Michelle McKnight
Abstract
Paraeducators support students with disabilities in special education classrooms but often receive limited training in effective behavior support strategies. This study examined whether training combined with self-monitoring increased paraeducators’ use of positive, specific praise and reduced the use of reprimands during instruction. Paraeducators were trained to use and track their own praise while working with students. Results showed increased use of positive praise and decreased reprimands following the intervention. These findings suggest that brief, low-cost training and self-monitoring can improve paraeducator instructional practices and support positive classroom environments for students with disabilities.
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Recommended Citation
Lopez, Camille J., "Effects of Training and Self-Monitoring on Paraeducators' Use of Behavior Specific Praise" (2026). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present. 708.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd2023/708
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