The purpose of this article is to examine the formal training of 205 principals in a variety of school districts in southern California. The data clearly define a need for increased training of principals in the area of special education during enrollment in preservice administration programs and while on the job. Preparation programs and school districts will find this information useful in establishing areas of training needs for their principals.
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