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ERIC Number: EJ609778
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
Taking the Past Along: Reflecting on Our Identity as a Discipline.
McCollum, Jeanette A.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v20 n2 p79-86,94 Sum 2000
This article traces a personal and professional journal that paralleled the growth and direction of personnel preparation in early childhood special education. The development of a professional identity is discussed, along with future trends toward generalist certification and funding early intervention services through a fee-for-service structure. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Higher Education, Infants, Preservice Teacher Education, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Certification, Teacher Role, Toddlers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Theme Issue: Early Childhood Special Education in a New Century: Voices from the Past, Visions for Our Future-Part 2.