The article describes a joint competency based training program to enhance cooperation between parents and teachers of handicapped children. Evaluation with 143 participants is noted to support the model's feasibility. (SB)

A seven-week summer academic noncategorical training program for special education teachers organized around specific teaching competencies resulted in significant academic gains for 80 mildly handicapped elementary students. (CL)

The author analyzes and provides an operational definition of the faculty's role in doctoral-level, competency-based training programs in special education supervision. (SB)

Systematic instructional development procedures were used to prepare materials for an introductory teaching methods course in competency-based instruction. Materials, which included self-instructional booklets, supplemental practice exercises and teaching skills tests were effective and rated highly by 10 instructors and more than 400 preservice…

This study examined the training options and needs of paraprofessionals who provide transition services to students with disabilities in public school and adult agencies. Questionnaire responses of 142 individuals and interviews with 27 paraprofessionals and supervisors indicated that few structured training programs for these paraprofessionals…

Reliability ratings were conducted on 18 operationally defined teacher behaviors within four competency-based teacher education categories: planning instruction, methodology, behavior management, and classroom management. Percentages of agreement calculated on product and performance sections of an observational checklist were in the acceptable…

A competency-based sequence in supervision was designed, developed, and field tested with doctoral trainees over a three-year period. Evaluation revealed positive outcomes for supervisors and their student teachers as well as an impact on classroom projects involving handicapped students. (CL)

A systematic inservice training program for rural area teachers of severely disabled students featured weekly seminars, field visits, and supervised practica centering on 19 competencies. Eighteen of the 25 original trainees completed the program. (CL)

The development, field testing, and revision of a competency-based program guide and interactive evaluation system to train preservice teachers in special education is reviewed. The Student Teacher Evaluation Manual (STEM) was developed to coordinate requirements and expectations between field and university course work. (Author/CL)

The article describes revisions in the Field Study Interaction Approach (FSIA), a noncategorical teacher education approach combining increased practicum experience and competency based instruction with affective components related to self concept. Results of a second study of FSIA are reported. (CL)

A needs assessment survey was conducted with 77 teachers serving bilingual/multicultural exceptional children. A five-point Likert type scale was used to assess degree of importance teachers attached to each of 18 teacher training competencies. (SB)

Consequence evaluation data are reported from a summer training program to introduce teachers to contingency management. Over a two-year period, 18 of the 19 teachers who remained in the program were certified. Findings suggested the logistical feasibility of conducting consequence evaluation. (CL)

An experimental inservice project was developed at the college level focusing on teaching competencies in planning, direct teaching, and measurement applied to handicapped persons. The project features included training in skills directly applicable to classroom needs and supervision and consultation via remote monitoring and site visits.…

The article presents a personal analysis of competency-based teacher education (CBTE) in terms of perceived positive and negative aspects of the CBTE approach. CBTE is compared with a traditional approach to teacher education and 11 suggestions for CBTE are offered. (SBH)

This report of a recent conference on teacher preparation for diversity attended by representatives of multiple organizations for people with disabilities presents recommendations in the form of guiding principles and suggested actions. Principles and actions address: teacher recruitment, selection, and retention, preservice teacher education; and…