Recommending a bilingual paraprofessional

Students who are not proficient in English, as determined by the LAB-R/NYSESLAT, will receive special education services in a bilingual class. In the event that a bilingual class is not available, the student will receive an alternate placement with a bilingual paraprofessional until a bilingual class becomes available.

A bilingual paraprofessional is recommended on the Recommended Special Education Programs/Services section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

To recommend a bilingual paraprofessional

1. Locate the student's profile.
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2. From the Actions bar, click Documents.
   
   A list of all documents for the student appears.
   
   
3. Click Individualized Education Program (IEP).
   
   The IEP document appears.
   
   Note: If the IEP document does not appear on the list, create a new IEP document.
   
   
4. From the Actions bar, click the Select drop-down () icon.
   
   
5. From the pop-up menu, click Recommended Special Ed Programs and Services.
   
   The Recommended Special Education Programs/Services section appears.
   
   
6. From the drop-down menu, choose the recommended program or service.
   
   
7. From the Language of Service drop-down menu, choose the student's primary language.
   
   Note: If English is selected, you will not be able to specify a bilingual paraprofessional.
   
   
8. Click the Save, Continue Editing button.
   
   
9. At the top of the Recommended Special Education Programs and Services section, check the Yes checkbox to request a bilingual paraprofessional if a provider in the selected language is not available.
   
   
10. Check the with bilingual paraprofessional checkbox.
    
    
11. Complete all remaining fields.
    
    
12. Repeat steps 6 - 11 for all applicable programs or services.
    
    
13. Click the Save, Done Editing button.
    
    

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