The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is explicit in its mandate
that students who receive special education services have opportunities to
be involved in and progress in the general education curriculum. Teachers
providing instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing are
expected to comply with this federal mandate. To determine if teachers of
students who are deaf or hard of hearing throughout the state of Georgia
felt adequately prepared to educate this population, a statewide needs
assessment survey was conducted. Questionnaires were reviewed from 110
experienced teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. More
that half of the teachers who responded judged their teacher preparation
program to be appropriate. Specific suggestions for modifications to
teacher preparation programs are provided.
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