Special Education for Regular Teachers: Evaluation of a Competency-Based Program

Abstract

49 principals and 73 teachers responded to a survey of 39 institutions of higher education. Significant differences were noted in 6 of 9 competencies needed by secondary teachers in adapting regular curricula for exceptional students. Using this information workshops were developed and attended by 59 secondary teachers and 30 administrators. Significant differences in attitudes were noted but cognitive gains were similar whether workshops were personnel-assisted or not.