Molly: What is legally mandated for aide support in a special ed classroom? What if the hours required by student IEPs exceeds the number of available hours in a day for a teacher?
Aides: DISTRICT SCRIMPING ON AIDE SUPPORT
Special Education Law and Advocacy
I don’t know of any universal requirements for aide support. However, my state issued a guidance document that is designed to help districts work through the decision-making process regarding supports provided by a one on one aide: http://p1232.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/1-1aide-jan2012.htm
See if this helps you find something similar for your state. Also, ask your parent center.