By / InvestigateWest Washington state officials are considering a code of ethics for paraeducators, a step toward increasing oversight of these school employees who work closely with children yet lack the statewide oversight that other educators face.  Paraeducators assist teachers in classrooms and sometimes work one-on-one with students. Yet when complaints about paraeducator behavior arise, the state's Office of Professional Practices does not have the power to investigate or discipline paraeducators.

https://www.invw.org/2023/09/22/despite-working-closely-with-kids-wa-paraeducators-face-limited-oversight/

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