The 50 states and the District of Columbia were surveyed concerning their certification and training programs for bilingual special education. Results indicated that a single state had established a certification program for bilingual special educators, and institutions of higher education in only 16 states offered training for bilingual special educators. Implications fordevising and implementing certification and training programs are discussed.
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