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Strand G, Session 1: Securing and Keeping Quality Special Education Teachers: Lessons From the Research
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In this presentation, we describe factors contributing to shortages of quality special education teachers and strategies administrators and teacher educators can employ to ensure that every child with a disability has access to a quality special education teacher. Special attention is given to increasing the diversity of the special education workforce. (11764)
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April 3, 2009 / 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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6C, Convention Ctr
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Lecture
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Administration/Supervision
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| Leaders: |
Mary Brownell, University of Florida, Gainesville
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| Presenters: |
Bonnie Billingsley, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Paul Sindelar, University of Florida, Gainesville; Naomi Tyler, Vanderbilt University/IRIS Center, Nashville, TN
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Strand G, Session 2: Building Effective Partnerships for Recruiting, Preparing, and Mentoring Beginning Special Education Teachers
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In this presentation, we outline the common characteristics of effective partnerships among state education agencies, local education agencies, and Colleges of Education for recruiting, preparing, and retaining special education teachers. In addition, a statewide partnership between the Ohio State Department of Education and a consortium of higher education institutions is presented. (11765)
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April 3, 2009 / 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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| Room Number: |
6C, Convention Ctr
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Administration/Supervision
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| Leaders: |
Michael Rosenberg, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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| Presenters: |
Phoebe Gillespie, National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA; Steven Kroeger, University of Cincinnati, OH; Erica McCray, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Strand G, Session 3: Teacher Induction and Mentoring: What We Know and Steps for Future Success
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In this session, we present major themes from the research literature on teacher induction in special education, considered in the context of the broader general education literature; unique aspects of these programs for special educators; and descriptions of programs identified as promising from the literature. (11766)
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April 3, 2009 / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room Number: |
6C, Convention Ctr
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Administration/Supervision
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| Leaders: |
Bonnie Billingsley, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
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| Presenters: |
Cyndy Griffin, University of Florida, Gainesville; Margaret Kamman, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Strand G, Session 4: Using Technology to Prepare and Mentor Beginning Special Education Teachers
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This presentation will feature the demonstration of technology-based applications critical for teacher recruitment and retention, especially during the induction years. Participants will hear from researchers as well as practitioners currently engaged in the use of technology to facilitate effective mentoring during the initial years of the teacher’s career. (11767)
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April 3, 2009 / 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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| Room Number: |
6C, Convention Ctr
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Administration/Supervision
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| Leaders: |
Sean Smith, University of Kansas, Lawrence
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| Presenters: |
Maya Israel, University of Kansas, Lawrence; Alyson Mike, New Teacher Center, Helena, MT
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Strand G, Session 5: What Helps Beginning Special Education Teachers Learn to Teach?
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In this presentation, we describe the contextual and preparation supports that help beginning special education teachers learn and how context is especially important to teachers coming from fast track preparation routes. One beginning special educator describes those contextual factors that helped her learn to teach in her first year. (11768)
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| Date/Time: |
April 3, 2009 / 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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| Room Number: |
6C, Convention Ctr
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Strategies for Entry to the Special Education Career
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| Leaders: |
Margaret Kamman, University of Florida, Gainesville
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| Presenters: |
Rachel Casey, Alachua County School District, Gainesville, FL; Melinda Leko, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Strand G, Session 6: Hanging on to the Good Ones: Supporting and Retaining High Quality Special Education Teachers
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In this session, we describe one large suburban school district’s standards-based new educator induction program. This award-winning, comprehensive program is aligned with the district Professional Development Model for all teachers and has proven successful in providing the necessary support and guidance to retain its high quality special educators. (11769)
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| Date/Time: |
April 3, 2009 / 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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| Room Number: |
6C, Convention Ctr
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Strategies for Entry to the Special Education Career
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| Leaders: |
Alison Banikowski, Olathe District Schools, KS
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| Presenters: |
Laine Fasulo, Olathe District Schools, KS; Tes Mehring, Emporia State University, KS; Cristan Phillip, Olathe District Schools, KS; Kelly Tines, Olathe District Schools, KS
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