2. Who Are the Candidates?

3. Field Experiences: A “Must Have”

4. The “Job” of a Special Education Teacher

5. Special Education Knowledge Base

6. Assessment: Have We Met Our Goals?

7. Preparing Excellent Special Educators

List of Abbreviations

Annotated Bibliography

Appendix A. Council for Exceptional Children Standards for Professional Practice

Appendix B. Council for Exceptional Children Personnel Preparation Standards

Appendix C. Association of Teacher Educators Standards for Teacher Educators

Appendix D. Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics