Reported are proceedings of a conference on competency based teacher education (CBTE) and the preparation of special educators. Papers on the following topics are included: CBTE and the education of the handicapped (H. Saettler); models for coalitions in special education teacher training (M. Reynolds); principles and practices for designing special education CB programs (W. Houston); practical considerations in implementing CB special education training programs (A. Blackhurst); delineating, training, and evaluating particular competencies in special education (J. Strauch); the affective development of teachers (E. Schultz); the City University of New York's CBTE module project (P. Kay); parent involvement in the education of young handicapped children (S. Cohen); interpersonal perception (L. Ruderman); and professional certification and CBTE in New York state (V. Gazzetta). Included are summaries of a discussion on teacher preparation and certification, role-alike group discussions, and consortial group discussions. Also provided are a statement of the New York State United Teachers' position and guidelines on CBTE, a bibliography of selected and annotated CB references and curriculum materials, and lists of conference planners and participants. (GW)