Redesigning Special Education Teacher Preparation

Name: Redesigning Special Education Teacher Preparation
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Redesigning Special Education Teacher PreparationChallenges and Solutions\nAuthor(s): Jennifer L. Goeke, Katherine J. Mitchem, Kalie R. Kossar\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138698642, 978-1138698642\nSynopsis\nRedesigning Special Education Teacher Preparation describes both challenges and possible solutions to redesigning and restructuring high-incidence teacher preparation programs so graduates will meet the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements and be prepared to teach students with high-incidence disabilities. This powerful new text discusses many possible reforms, including field-based teacher preparation, a focus on evidence-based core practices and teacher moves, collaboration with K12 school-based partners as teacher educators, interdisciplinary collaboration across university faculty, and a grounding in current expectations for high-stakes accountability and program evaluation.