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ERIC Number: EJ1174131
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-726X
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Toward a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development in Deafblind Education
Parker, Amy T.; Nelson, Catherine
American Annals of the Deaf, v161 n4 p486-501 2016
Students who are deafblind are a unique population with unique needs for learning, communication, and environmental access. Two roles have been identified as important to their education: teacher of the deafblind and intervener. However, these roles are not officially recognized in most states. Because of this lack of recognition and the low incidence of deafblindness, it is difficult to sustain systems that prepare highly qualified personnel with advanced training and knowledge in educational strategies for children and youth who are deafblind. The authors propose a comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) for deafblind education. The components of this system are standards, preservice training, in-service/professional development, leadership development, research, and, finally, planning coordination, and evaluation. The authors describe elements of the model that are being implemented and provide suggestions to support the future development of a comprehensive system.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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