Determining the number of paraprofessional aides that is effective and efficient for your district’s special education program is an ongoing challenge for the special education administrator. Demands for one-to-one, classroom, and behavioral aides are frequent and can become unmanageable and costly. This session will focus on strategic guidelines for determining the level of paraprofessional staffing that will best support student achievement and independence. A data-driven process for responding to parent demands for one-to-one aides, as well as guidelines for determining the level of aide support that is appropriate for classrooms and programs, will be covered. You will obtain rubrics and forms that will help you ensure appropriate levels of paraprofessional support. You will be able to use these tools to reassure school boards and superintendents of your responsible fiscal management in this area.