Issue Briefs

Issue Briefs synthesize literature on supply and demand, professional preparation, and certification and licensure within disciplines and/or specialization areas. Issue Briefs are available in the full length version and executive summary format.

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06/01/2006 Issue Brief

School Psychology

  • Discusses the history of school psychology in the context of professional roles, training, and credentialing and considers key issues currently facing the profession.
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06/01/2006 Issue Brief

Teacher Education and Students with Significant Disabilities: Revisiting Essential Elements

  • Discusses the development of teacher education in the area of severe disabilities.
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07/01/2003 Issue Brief

Audiology Services in the Schools

  • Examines supply and demand, professional preparation, and certification and licensure for audiologists.
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07/01/2003 Issue Brief

Paraprofessionals

  • Examines supply and demand, preparation, and certification and licensure for paraprofessionals.
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06/01/2003 Issue Brief

Issue Brief on Personnel Preparation and Credentialing in Speech-Language Pathology

  • Describes supply and demand, professional preparation, and certification and licensure for speech-language pathologists.
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06/01/2003 Issue Brief

U.S. Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Programs: A Look at the Present and a Vision for the Future

  • Examines shortages and issues related to the preparation of teachers of students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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05/01/2003 Issue Brief

Personnel Issues in School-Based Occupational Therapy: Supply and Demand, Preparation, and Certification and Licensure

  • Describes supply and demand, professional preparation, and certification and licensure for occupational therapists.
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04/01/2003 Issue Brief

Free and Appropriate Public Education and the Personnel Crisis for Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness

  • Examines shortages, preparation, and certification of personnel who work with students with visual impairments and blindness.
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04/01/2003 Issue Brief

Personnel Issues in School-Based Physical Therapy: Supply and Demand, Professional Preparation, Certification, and Licensure

  • Discusses supply and demand, professional preparation, and certification and licensure for physical therapists.
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03/01/2003 Issue Brief

Special Education Administration at a Crossroads: Availability, Licensure, and Preparation of Special Education Administrators

  • Reviews availability, licensure, and preparation of special education administrators.
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02/01/2003 Issue Brief

Principals and Special Education: The Critical Role of School Leaders

  • Examines leadership issues related to special education, including performance standards.
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