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Direct linkSindelar, Paul T.; Dewey, James F.; Rosenberg, Michael S.; Corbett, Nancy L.; Denslow, David; Lotfinia, Babik – Exceptional Children, 2012
In this study, the authors estimated costs of alternative route preparation to provide states a basis for allocating training funds to maximize production. Thirty-one special education alternative route program directors were interviewed and completed cost tables. Two hundred and twenty-four program graduates were also surveyed. The authors…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Cost Effectiveness, Special Education, Graduates
Download full textRosenberg, Michael S; Sindelar, Paul T. – Journal of Special Education, 2005
In this article we review research on alternative routes to certification (ARC) in special education. First, ARC is defined, and the confluence of factors that has hastened its growth and popularity, particularly in specialized, high-need areas such as special education, is discussed. Second, available research in the area of ARC in special…
Descriptors: Certification, Teacher Educators, Alternative Teacher Certification, Special Education
Rosenberg, Michael S.; Sindelar, Paul T.; Connelly, Vincent; Keller, Cassandra – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2004
Special education continues to suffer from chronic and persistent teacher shortages. For example, in 2000-2001, nearly 53,000 special education teachers, 12% of the teaching force, were less than fully certified, affecting more than 800,000 students with disabilities. In addition, many school districts lose special education teachers as the school…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Alternative Teacher Certification, Teacher Shortage, Special Education Teachers
Peer reviewedSindelar, Paul T.; Marks, Lori J. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1993
This paper reviews findings from 19 studies of alternative teacher certification programs and concludes that they have not been shown to be inferior to traditional programs. The quality of the research is examined, and the appropriateness of the secondary content area model for elementary and special education is considered from theoretical and…
Descriptors: Alternative Teacher Certification, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation
Sindelar, Paul T.; Daunic, Ann; Rennells, Mary Sue – Exceptionality, 2004
In this article, we present findings from a comparative study of 3 teacher preparation prototypes: traditional, university-district partnership, and district add-on programs. Samples of program graduates were observed during their 1st year of teaching using the Praxis III assessment. A larger sample completed a follow-up questionnaire assessing…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, College Graduates, Principals, Program Effectiveness
Rosenberg, Michael S.; Sindelar, Paul T. – 2001
This report reviews what is known about alternative routes to certification (ARC) in special education. First, it defines ARC and discusses the confluence of factors that has hastened its growth and popularity, particularly in specialized, high-need areas such as special education. Factors cited include persistent shortages of qualified personnel,…
Descriptors: Alternative Teacher Certification, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Higher Education
