Trauma-Informed Paraeducator Training in the United States

Paraeducators in the United States are often paired with students with disabilities who have experienced trauma, but paraeducators may not be adequately knowledgeable about behavioral impacts of trauma. A review of all states and the District of Columbia in the United States found that no specific jurisdiction has required trauma education for paraeducators. Recommendations include state-sponsored professional development, incentives, team training alongside teachers, and accepting continuing education units from other professions.