Q&A
Increase in requests for 1-to-1 paraprofessionals due to challenging behaviors
1:07:45
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse raises concerns about the increase in requests for 1-to-1 paraprofessionals due to challenging student behaviors. She inquires about strategies being used to address this strain on resources and the implementation of de-escalation techniques.
- Highlights the growing demand for 1-to-1 paraprofessionals
- Asks about strategies to address the strain on resources
- Inquires about the implementation of de-escalation techniques by DOE or contracted vendors
Mercedes Narcisse
1:07:45
I have so many questions, but I'm gonna go quickly.
1:07:48
There has been an increase in students, with crime in for 1 to 1 in a bus.
1:07:55
Paris.
1:07:55
Because we talk about Paris a lot.
1:07:57
Due to challenging behavior, you look at the Paris.
1:07:59
What strategies are being used to address the strain because we have more?
1:08:05
Are they escalation technique from DOE, contracted vendors being implement I mean, implemented in the school?
1:08:14
And if not, what are the barriers for those of you?