The Western Carolina University Teacher Support Program: A Multi-Component Program To Improve and Retain Special Educators.
Overview & Synopsis
This paper describes the Western Carolina University Teacher Support Program, serving special education teachers in Western North Carolina. Program components include collaborative problem solving and mutual teacher support sessions, electronic networking, an information and materials search service, mentoring, on-site/in-class consultation, teacher release time, and participant-designed workshops. Outcomes for the 48 teachers participating in the program's first year are summarized. (Contains references.) (DB)
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Western Carolina University Teacher Support Program: A Multi-Component Program To Improve and Retain Special Educators. |
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| Author / Organization | Westling, David L., Cooper-Duffy, Karena |
| Subject & Discipline | Disabilities, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2003 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-281606 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |