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Forward Together: Helping Educators Unlock the Power of Students Who Learn Differently

This report highlights five diverse educator preparation programs  (one for urban teachers, one for early childhood education, one single-year residency program, and two dual credential) that take innovative approaches to special education teacher certification.

The Role of State Policy in Preparing Educators to Meet the Learning Needs of Students With Disabilities

This policy analysis report from the CEEDAR Center investigates the extent to which states have standards for teachers and school leaders and the extent to which these standards address what teachers and leaders need to know to effectively educate students with disabilities and other diverse learners. The report includes a section on certification policies for teachers generally, for special educators in particular, and for school leaders.