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The Partnership for Progress: Low Incidence Population |
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CFDA Number: |
84.325A |
Program Name: |
Personnel Preparation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities |
Competition Name: |
Preparation of Special Education, Related Services, and Early Intervention Personnel to Serve Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Low-Incidence Disabilities |
Project Number: |
H325A000071 |
Project Director: |
Gavilan, Marisal; Fernandez, Alberto |
Organization: |
Florida International University
Educational Psych and Special Ed, University Park Campus 11200 SW 8th St.
Miami, Florida 33199
305-348-2097 |
Beginning Date: |
2000-02-01 |
Ending Date: |
2005-01-31 |
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Abstract |
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Purpose: This project will offer a training program to enhance the knowledge and skills of paraprofessionals currently working with low-incidence populations. Training will be based on participants' experiences and employment settings and will be developed into a model for the state. The training will include master teachers as mentors and parents of students with low-incidence disabilities as co-teachers. |
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Method: The program will be a collaboration between the university and various local institutions. Training will be provided and certification earned by paraprofessionals working in preschool, elementary, middle, and high school classes in inclusive and non-inclusive settings. Training will consist of class instruction and practicum experiences. A total of 300 paraprofessionals will be trained over the five years of the project. Financial support will be provided for 40 students with associate degrees to complete the special education undergraduate and certification program. |
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Children to benefit from this
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Age: |
Preschool (3-5 years), Elementary/Middle, Secondary |
Disability: |
Not Specified |
Severity of Disability: |
Severe |
Ethnicity: |
Not specified |
Geographic location: |
Not specified |
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Personnel Preparation Program Information: |
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Academic Degree to be Received: |
Bachelors, Certificate |
Program Focus: |
Related Services Personnel |
Trainee Ethnicity: |
Not specified |
