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Introduction to the special issue of Teacher Education and Special Education (TESE) on issues related to the educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) in the preparation of inclusive and special educators.

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educational policy teacher preparation policy/service delivery assessment teacher preparation practices and outcomes accountability

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