| Description |
xiii, 285 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
I. Identifying the issues. Issues of race, ethnicity, disability, and culture / James R. Yates, Alba A. Ortiz, and Ronald J. Anderson. II. Validating the concerns : research on educators with disabilities. Trials and tribulations of a teacher with learning disabilities through his first two years of employment / Paul J. Gerber -- I never felt disabled until I came into special education : reflections of two preservice teachers with disabilities / Christine C. Gover and Dianne Raeke Ferrell -- Preparation and employment experiences of educators with disabilities / Joan M. Karp and Clayton E. Keller. III. Examining contextual factors. Understanding and improving the career development of educators with disabilities / Clayton E. Keller -- Process of becoming an educator / H. William Heller -- Requirements and demands of being an educator / Festus E. Obiakor ... [et al.] -- Legislation, litigation, standards, regulations, policies, and other oughts / Terrel L. Rhodes and Roger G. Brown -- Attitudes toward educators with disabilities / Ronald J. Anderson -- Role of support systems for educators with disabilities / Ronald J. Anderson and Joan M. Karp -- Advocacy and educators with disabilities : emerging issues and opportunities / Harlan Hahn. IV. Fostering opportunities. Issues and practices in the recruitment and retention of deaf and hard of hearing teachers / Judith Coryell ... [et al.] -- Policies and practices within professional organizations / Clayton E. Keller, Christine G. Givner, and Dianne Raeke Ferrell. V. Recommending actions. Guide for decision making and action / Joan M. Karp, Ronald J. Anderson, and Clayton E. Keller. |
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Teachers with disabilities -- Case studies.
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Teachers -- Selection and appointment -- Case studies.
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Educators -- Selection and appointment -- Case studies.
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Diversity in the workplace -- Case studies.
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| Added Author |
Anderson, Ronald J.
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Keller, Clayton E.
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Karp, Joan M.
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| ISBN |
1563680718 (alk. paper) |
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