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Direct linkLawrie, JaKyta M.; Fonseca, Dora A. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
This report focused on the problem of many principals not having knowledge and training to supervise English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education (SPED) programs and be an effective instructional leader for specialized programs in their buildings. Principals are responsible for day to day operations for their building; however, the role of…
Descriptors: Principals, Knowledge Level, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications
Fonseca, Dora A.; Lawrie, JaKyta M. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
This report focused on the problem of many principals not having knowledge and training to supervise English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education (SPED) programs and be an effective instructional leader for specialized programs in their buildings. Principals are responsible for day to day operations for their building; however, the role of…
Descriptors: Principals, Knowledge Level, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications
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Download full textEchaniz, Crystal; Cronin, Kathleen A. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
This paper reviews characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), possible causes of ASD, current demographic information, the effects on the individual with ASD and the family, as well as diversity and multicultural issues related to autism. Additionally, the paper provides pertinent information about students with ASD for both general…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Etiology, Student Diversity
Nierengarten, Gerry – American Secondary Education, 2013
Including students with special needs in the general education classroom is being widely promoted in the public schools. This practice places a heavy burden on the general educator who is often inadequately trained to meet the needs of such a diverse classroom. Co-teaching has been one of the support strategies used to address the challenges and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Inclusion, Special Needs Students, Team Teaching
Jeffers, George C.; Williams, Bobbye L. – 1980
The paper describes the changing preservice teacher education structure instituted at the State University College of Arts and Sciences at Potsdam, New York to comply with the trends dictated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Ten competency clusters are listed as the basis for the regular teacher education program,…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Schwartz, Henrietta, Ed. – 1980
Twelve papers address the accomplishments of the Dean's Grant project at Roosevelt University (Chicago, Illinois), designed to evaluate and revise curriculum for preservice education students in accordance with compliance to state and federal mandates regarding education of the handicapped. Entries have the following titles and authors: "The…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Disabilities
Sharp, Bert L., Ed. – 1982
Dean's Grant Projects (DGPs) provided both the financial impetus for adapting teacher education programs to meet the challenges of mainstreaming handicapped students into regular classrooms and the arena for the discussion of different approaches to the institution of necessary changes. This book presents 13 papers written by educators experienced…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Attitudes, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development
Fagin, Judith; Nuzum, Margaret – 1991
This final report documents accomplishments of a project which aimed to: (1) provide inservice training to community college faculty in appropriate teaching strategies and accommodations for students with learning disabilities; and (2) disseminate previously developed sets of video vignettes and viewing guides. It includes summaries of…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Community Colleges, Delivery Systems, Educational Legislation
Foster, Carl; Beeman, Sandi – 1986
In response to regular faculty complaints about mainstreamed students, a 5-week Summer Special Education Program was implemented in 1986 at the Western Navajo Agency's Tuba City Boarding School. The program's purpose was to train regular teachers and support personnel in special education procedures and practices and to provide the exceptional…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
