This article focuses on the realistic shortcomings and advantages of rural special education itinerant service delivery. Practical strategies for overcoming the job realities are provided. Discussion centers on implications for school administrators, teacher training personnel, and the itinerant teachers themselves. The article emphasizes the much needed abilities to adjust to change, to modify expectations, and to exercise a healthy sense of humor.
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