A key component to addressing special education personnel shortages is ensuring well-prepared, qualified personnel have access to and utilize evidence-based resources to effectively support students with disabilities.
Pennsylvania Resources: Preparing Special Education Personnel
Are you looking for professional development on how to write an IEP? This online course is self-paced and consists of twelve modules. Participants will receive instruction on required elements for each section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) as well as best practice considerations when preparing for and conducting an IEP team meeting.
This self-paced five module online course, developed and monitored by PaTTAN educational consultants, provides participants with instruction on the role of a Job Coach to support students in community-based work settings.
Featured Resources: Preparing Special Education Personnel
The CEEDAR Center offers several short-term strategies for preparing and retaining special education personnel.
OSEP's panel of experts share innovative and creative possibilities to challenge our thinking on how best to prepare special education personnel.
A promising approach to expanding and diversifying the education workforce by supporting paraprofessionals pursue educator certifications is described in this article.