In order to prepare special educators to work effectively in a changing field, training programs must address more than the typical competencies associated with teacher preparation in special education. It is important that special educators learn to be professionals who can correct, evaluate, and teach themselves. Moreover, they must learn to routinely apply research principles in their daily activities. This paper describes an approach to training that is sensitive to these concerns and shows how these competencies can be addressed in a training program.
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