Investigated were the perceptions of 420 Maine special education resource teachers working mainly with retarded pupils relative to (a) the most important areas of current inservice training needs and (b) the most effective method of delivering such training. Of 32 specific skills/competencies, identified as the most important was “individual pupil counseling skills.” Viewed as the most effective vehicle for delivery of such training was “short-term courses and modules” taught by university personnel. Implications of the findings of this study for agencies responsible for training of resource teachers working with retarded pupils are discussed.
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