New York Paraeducator Career Data
Paraeducator Career Data By State Map
The Paraeducator Career Map houses a variety of paraeducator related data, including 
policy guidelines, standards and requirements for each of the 50 states (if they exist and are readily available). Current information was collected through internet searches of state department of education websites and other national websites targeting state resources. In some cases, data was also collected and/or verified through phone calls to state department of education staff or others who work in the field.
| Department of Education | New York State Department of Education |
| Department of Education Paraeducator Webpages | Teaching Assistants vs. Teacher Aides (Comparison of definitions, qualifications, certification, and duties.) |
| Education Statute *Effort was made to provide the most direct link to paraeducator policy. |
New York State Education Law |
| Hiring Qualifications | Teaching Assistant Certificates |
| Standards/Guidelines | Not Found |
| Paraeducator Title(s) *Found on State DOE Website or in State Education Statute. |
Teaching Assistant |
| Other Paraeducator Titles | Teacher Aide, Teacher Assistant |
| Paraeducator Handbooks | Not found |
| Paraeducator Training Programs | Coming Soon! |
| Other State Resources/Webpages | Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) |
