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ERIC Number: EJ542763
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1079-3917
The Preparation and Training of the Educational Community for the Inclusion of Students with Developmental Disabilities: The MRDD Position.
Smith, J. David; Hilton, Alan
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v32 n1 p3-10 Mar 1997
Elaborates on a policy statement adopted by the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities concerning training of educators for inclusion. The history of the inclusive schools movement is reviewed and the need for adequate training and preparation is stressed. Ten key categories of readiness prerequisite for a successful inclusive school are presented. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Inservice Teacher Education, Mental Retardation, Position Papers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Council for Exceptional Children