Section 3: Preparing to Become a Special Education Professional....................................................................... 19 Core Academic Subject Matter Content and Curricular Standards.................................................................................. 20 Assuring Quality Preparation Programs....................................... 20 Assuring High-Quality Licensure.................................................... 21 Induction and Mentoring................................................................. 22 Continuous Professional Growth.................................................. 23 Continuing Licensure/Certification................................................ 23 Advanced Special Education Study................................................. 23 References....................................................................................... 24
Section 4: Tools and Strategies for Using the Standards................. 25 State Licensing: Aligning CEC and State Standards.................... 25 Teachers: Developing a Professional Development Plan............. 38 Candidates: Do I Know What I Need to Know?................................. 41 Preparation Program Developers: CEC Program Recognition..... 44 NCATE Unit Standard 1........................................................................................44 Direct CEC Program Recognition............................................................................45 Standards for the Preparation of Special Education Personnel....................................46
Section 5: Initial and Advanced Professional Content Standards and Knowledge and Skill Sets.................................. 47 Initial Level Content Standards.................................................... 47 Initial Content Standard 1: Foundations...................................................................47 Initial Content Standard 2: Development and Characteristics of Learners.....................47 Initial Content Standard 3: Individual Learning Differences........................................48 Initial Content Standard 4: Instructional Strategies....................................................48 Initial Content Standard 5: Learning Environments and Social Interactions...................48 Initial Content Standard 6: Language......................................................................48 Initial Content Standard 7: Instructional Planning......................................................49 Initial Content Standard 8: Assessment....................................................................49 Initial Content Standard 9: Professional and Ethical Practice......................................49 Initial Content Standard 10: Collaboration..............................................................50 Initial Content Standards for Educators of Individuals With Exceptional Gifts and Talents......................................... 51 Initial Content Standard 1: Foundations...................................................................51 Initial Content Standard 2: Development and Characteristics of Learners.....................51 Initial Content Standard 3: Individual Learning Differences........................................51 Initial Content Standard 4: Instructional Strategies....................................................51 vi
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