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Preparing special educators for poverty settings.
Abstract
The authors highlight a graduate level course offered in an innovative teacher education project designed to prepare special educators from diverse backgrounds to work effectively with diverse student populations. The knowledge and competencies needed to work with students from impoverished backgrounds are emphasized. Impact on participants and implications are discussed.
Introduction
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Source: HighBeam Research, Preparing special educators for poverty settings.