Providing appropriate training and ongoing feedback to teachers of students with severe disabilities can be a challenge In rural school districts. The pyramid model for staff training is proposed as a viable method of providing continuing training and feedback to these teachers. This model would allow supervisory/administrative staff to receive training and then to train teachers. The rationale for, and objectives of this model are discussed
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