Training and Retaining Rural Special Educators.

Wei, Susan B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ476588

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Training and Retaining Rural Special Educators.

Wei, Susan B.; And Others

Rural Special Education Quarterly, v12 n4 p52-59 1993

In New Hampshire, a field-based competency-based program of independent study allows rural teachers to earn special education certificates. This Pool Expansion Plan (PEP) involves individualized assessment and training under the supervision of experienced mentors. Employer follow-up indicates a high degree of satisfaction with the competencies of PEP graduates. (KS)

Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Competency Based Teacher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Study, Inservice Teacher Education, Mentors, Preschool Education, Rural Areas, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Certification, Teacher Shortage

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Hampshire

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