Small Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs: Innovative Programming and Solutions to Problems in Higher Education.

Overview & Synopsis

This monograph presents nine articles that describe innovative programs within small special education teacher education programs at a variety of institutions of higher education. The papers are: (1) "Furman University: A Field-Based Model for Small Liberal Arts Teacher Education Programs" (Shirley A. Ritter and Lesley A. Quast); (2) "Providing a Laboratory Experience for Preservice Special Educators in a Small Special Education Program through Collaboration with the Local Education Agency" (Roberta Strosnider); (3) "Mentorship: An Early Step in Teacher Preparation" (Judith S. Finkel); (4) "The Flagler College Education Program: A Focus on Special Education" (Michelle Gregoire and others); (5) "The Challenges of Implementing a Master of Arts Education Program within the Context of a Small, Liberal Arts College" (Christene K. Bennett and Andrew Frese); (6) "Use of Telecommunications To Enhance Student Teaching Supervision in a Small College Special Education Program" (Rachelle M. Bruno and others); (7) "Recruitment and Retention: Model Program for Training Special Educators" (Elizabeth D. Evans and others); (8) "Supervising Field-Based Experiences: Dealing with Limited Faculty, Time, and Money" (Robbie Ludy); and (9) "Developing New Program Options through a Distance Education Model" (Christine Cheney and Rhoda Cummings). (Papers contain references.) (DB)