The study examined roles and functions of coordinators of services to college students with handicaps. Randomly selected coordinators (N=61) responded to a nationwide survey. Results suggested that the roles and functions of these coordinators were quite varied and needed to be better defined. (Author/DB)

The need to verify the competencies purported to be developed by individuals completing a program designed to prepare supervisors of special education led to surveying 29 Pennsylvania Directors of Special Education who were asked to rate successful first year supervisors of special education on 40 competencies. Results indicated the eight roles…

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)

Described are results of a survey of California State Community College services for physically handicapped students in which 74 college coordinators and 102 handicapped students completed questionnaires. Findings are said to indicate that most of the state's community colleges did not employ a full time staff person to coordinate services for…

The practicum provided interdisciplinary team educational experiences for students of physical and occupational therapy. Activities included administering a questionnaire to physical therapy students to determine student understanding of pediatric physical and occupational therapy role delineation. Questionnaires were also administered to…

The development of a multidisciplinary teacher training program for regular and special educators at the University of Utah is described. Responses from faculty members concerning the ideal and actual role descriptions of administrators, counselors, psychologists, secondary teachers, elementary teachers, and special education teachers are listed.…

This brief paper describes an undergraduate course in rehabilitation counseling. Initially students taking the course learned the prescribed material, but they were unaware of what a person with a particular disabling condition looked like, felt like, or how the public treated that person. As a result, the course extended itself to the real world;…

This study examined transdisciplinary teaming as a means to enhance integrated related service instruction for individuals with disabilities. Results of a survey of 12 preservice students studying special education or adapted physical education indicated that their perceptions and comfort in working across disciplines were more positive after…

Recent graduates (N=173) and current student teachers (N=59) in the areas of early childhood, elementary education, and special education, rated 30 teacher competencies in terms of perceived importance and their own competency levels. Frequencies and percentages of responses were tallied for both groups and for each certification area. Analysis…

A survey of 10 department heads or coordinators of special education programs in Virginia higher education institutions found most special education faculty are not involved in formal services but many are participating informally in various institutional service functions benefiting students with disabilities. Faculty interpretation of…

This article describes the University of Utah's approach to preparing teachers of students with disabilities for change in the schools. The discussion addresses coursework and field experiences which stress the process of change, through the examination of professional roles, socio-technical systems analysis, cultural perspectives, and ongoing…