An extra hand is always needed in a VE class. Many teachers are fortunate to have aides or paraprofessionals assigned to their classes. Some teachers use the school volunteer program to lend a hand.
Students can also be a welcome source of assistance to teachers.
This section provides some recommendations for ensuring success with assistants in the classroom. The most common problem faced when bringing aides and volunteers into the classroom involves their authority. Often the students in a VE class do not respect the direction provided by someone other than their teacher. VE teachers must show the students that aides and volunteers have their complete support. It is strongly suggested that aides, volunteers and peer support receive recognition on a regular basis.