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Toward a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development in Deafblind Education
American Annals of the Deaf
|November 8, 2016
Summary
Developing a comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) is crucial for training teachers of the deafblind and interveners. This system addresses the unique educational needs of students with deafblindness.
Area of Science:
- Special Education
- Deafblindness Studies
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Students who are deafblind require specialized educational approaches.
- Key personnel roles, such as teachers of the deafblind and interveners, are vital but often unrecognized.
- Low incidence of deafblindness complicates the development of specialized training systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) for deafblind education.
- To outline essential components for effective personnel preparation in deafblindness.
Main Methods:
- The study proposes a model for a CSPD.
- Key components include standards, preservice and in-service training, leadership development, research, and evaluation.
Main Results:
- The proposed CSPD model integrates critical elements for personnel development.
- Elements of the model are currently being implemented.
Conclusions:
- A structured CSPD is essential for advancing the education of students with deafblindness.
- Further development and implementation of the CSPD model are recommended to ensure qualified personnel and effective educational strategies.
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