Release of New Document on Federal Investment. The Personnel Improvement Center partnered with the Higher Education Council for Special Education (HECSE) and the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children(CEC) to produce this informative document, The Federal Investment in Personnel Preparation for Special Educators, which highlights the historical significance and positive impacts of the U.S. Department of Education’s investment in personnel preparation through its Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). An in-depth look at the early development and current implementation of the federal investment in personnel preparation programs and national centers that support this effort, the paper tells the story of OSEP’s important contribution over the years to the production of highly effective special education, early intervention and related services personnel who serve the nation’s infants and children with disabilities. Read the document or download it now by going to this link: The Federal Investment in Personnel Preparation for Special Educators
Guidelines to Increase State Capacity. The Personnel Improvement Center has released its Guidelines for Building State Capacity to Recruit, Prepare and Retain Qualified Special Education, Early Intervention and Related Services Personnel, a training manual that will assist your state agency in developing the following evidence-based strategies:
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personnel data management
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personnel preparation program partnerships
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effective practices for personnel recruitment and retention
Both essential elements and key components of a comprehensive personnel development program are outlined in detail. Test your state’s readiness using the attached rubric by downloading this helpful step-by-step manual now! Guidelines for Building State Capacity to Recruit, Prepare and Retain Qualified Special Education, Early Intervention and Related Services Personnel