The Extent of Autism Knowledge of Novice Alternatively Certified Special Education Teachers in Texas
Description:
An increase in the prevalence rate of autism is not necessarily matched by a concurrent increase in the rate of highly qualified special education teachers. The low ratio of highly qualified teachers to the number of students with autism has resulted in chronic teacher shortages in this area. Alternative certification is used as a mechanism to alleviate the demand for highly qualified teachers in special education. However, alternative certification routes have often left novice teachers und…
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Date:
December 2013
Creator:
Alward, Jennifer A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries