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Successful preparation of teachers of students with disabilities.

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| September 22, 2003 | Pierson, Melinda R.; Davis, Jeanne | COPYRIGHT 2003 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Universities can provide highly qualified, effective teachers for students with disabilities in California and throughout the United States by (1) redesigning credential programs to include collaboration of general and special educators, (2) streamlining admission procedures into teacher education programs, (3) coordinating existing resources, and (4) increasing the ability of local education agencies to participate in career ladder programs.

Background

The Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1997 is evidence of the increasing emphasis Federal and State policy makers are placing on higher ...

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