Resources to Support
Teacher Preparation—Making the Link Between Special Education and General Education
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) confirm that teachers need to be prepared and supported to meet the needs of all learners, both general education learners and learners with disabilities. In an effort to provide information to those who prepare and support teachers, National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality offers the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality Connection. This new resource, targeted to teacher preparation programs, provides the most up-to-date strategies and research-based practice and policy on how this goal might be achieved.
Special Education Resources
Below is a list of five resource areas aligned with the current priorities set by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. The links will lead you to information that could guide decision making on how to best prepare and support teachers as they work to create and extend learning opportunities for all students.- Assessment Resources
- Classroom Management/Behavior Resources
- Inclusive Practices Resources
- Instructional Strategies Resources
- Reading/Literacy Resources
Online Discussion Forum
A unique feature of the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality Connection is the opportunity to join in a running dialogue focused on the five resource areas. Beginning in February 2008, you can access the dialogue by selecting the button at the bottom of the page to add your thoughts and questions to the online Discussion Forum. National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality staff will be checking into this running dialogue weekly and will provide immediate feedback to your questions as well as provide expert knowledge for your consideration. We strongly encourage you to join this innovative dialogue.
Current topics and dates for the dialogue are as follows:
- June 2, 2008—Response to Interventions: Prevention/Early Intervention Strategies for Challenging Behavior
- May 5, 2008—Response to Intervention: Evidence-Based Instruction
- April 7–11, 2008—Response to Interventions: Critical Assessment Strategies
- March 3–7, 2008—Response to Intervention: Multitiered Interventions
- February 4–8, 2008—Effective Classroom Management
Additional Special Education Resources
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