Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
8-2022
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Pamela Scott
Committee Members
William Flora, Ginger Christian
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide an examination of the relationships between general education teachers, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals and the influences of these relationships on students with disabilities. This study was conducted through the process of semi-structured interviews with general education teachers, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals working in two Tennessee school districts. The researcher found that communication practices, training, perspectives, time, role expectations, development of partnerships, and the creation of supportive environments affect the development of working relationships among special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and general education teachers. The researcher found that these relationships influence the experiences of students with disabilities in a significant and meaningful way. The researcher provides recommendations for current practices to promote the development of successful working relationships and provides suggestions for future research.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Page Hosay, Rita, "An Examination of the Working Relationships Between General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Paraprofessionals in General Education Settings" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4115. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4115
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
Included in
Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons