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Alternative Route Programs for Certification in Special Education: Program Infrastructure Instructional Delivery, and Participant Characteristics
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Rosenberg, Michael S.; Boyer, K. Lynn; Sindelar, Paul T.; Misra, Sunil K. – Exceptional Children, 2007
This study describes special education alternative route (AR) teacher preparation programs. The authors developed a national database of programs and collected information on program sponsorship, length and intensity, features, and participant demographics. Most of the 235 programs in the database were in states that had significant shortages of…
Descriptors: Program Length, Program Development, Participant Characteristics, Databases
Mainstreaming a Multicultural Concept into Special Education: Guidelines for Teacher Trainers.
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Rodriguez, Fred – Exceptional Children, 1982
A project at the University of Kansas has analyzed, evaluated, and developed guidelines for multicultural emphasis in special education teacher education. The project has progressed from analysis of the department curriculum to development of a workshop model (the format of which is included). (CL)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Multicultural Education, Program Development
The Role of Council of Administrators of Special Education.
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Lamb, Jack; Burrello, Leonard C. – Exceptional Children, 1979
The activities of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) in helping administrators cope with the aftermath of P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, are described. (CL)
Descriptors: Administrators, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children, Organizations (Groups)
A Team Approach to Planning and Evaluating Personnel Preparation Programs in Public Schools.
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Maher, Charles A. – Exceptional Children, 1982
A team approach for planning and evaluating personnel preparation programs within the context of PL 94-142, (Education for All Handicapped Children Act), proceeds through six steps--from needs assessment through plan revision. Formative evaluation data has shown success in three goal areas and in staff satisfaction. (CL)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Formative Evaluation, Interdisciplinary Approach
Implementing Federal Transition Initiatives for Youths with Severe Handicaps: The Utah Community-Based Transition Project.
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Hardman, Michael; McDonnell, John – Exceptional Children, 1987
The article describes the Utah Community-Based Transition Project, a federally funded project on transition planning for severely disabled youth. The planning process is aimed at facilitating coordination and expansion of community services for each graduate. Barriers facing states as they attempt to implement effective transition planning models…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Services, Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship
Consultation-Based Programming: Instituting the Collaborative Ethic in Schools.
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Phillips, Vicki; McCullough, Laura – Exceptional Children, 1990
The article discusses conceptual principles which underpin development of consultation-based programing for students with mild disabilities, proposes informal standards for ecological evaluation of specific formats, and identifies factors (such as administrative support and participatory planning and decision making) that maximize the potential…
Descriptors: Administration, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Educational Methods
The CEC ADD Training Project.
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Reeve, Ronald E.; Welch, Ann B. – Exceptional Children, 1993
This article describes a three-year project of the Council for Exceptional Children to provide continuing education for special and regular teachers, other professionals, and parents concerning attention deficit disorder (ADD). The project is developing four training modules which address (1) characteristics and identification; (2) model school…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Demonstration Programs, Educational Policy