ERIC Number: EJ884544
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 11
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The Apprenticeship Model: Assessing Competencies of Early Intervention Practitioners
Applequist, Karen L.; McLellan, Mary J.; McGrath, Eileen Romer
Infants and Young Children, v23 n1 p23-33 Jan-Mar 2010
States and territories participating in Part C services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are required to design and implement a comprehensive system of personnel development. In this article, an apprenticeship model used in one state will be described. The range of factors influencing how this model was implemented and reflections from participating professionals highlight its relative strengths and weaknesses. Specific challenges encountered during implementation and recommendations for the field will be discussed.
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Disabilities, Apprenticeships, Faculty Development, Teacher Competencies, Special Needs Students, Special Education Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Federal Legislation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C
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