The article explains that conclusions from a needs assessment study of 474 teacher educators were used by Project RETOOL, an in-service educational program, to design five models for in-service special teacher education. (PHR)

The review of the literature describes services available or recommended for students with learning disabilities at community colleges and traditional four-year colleges. Although a wide variety of services are now available, there is little empirical evidence on the effectiveness of those services. (Author/DB)

To determine the effects of a competency based teacher training program, the performance of 14 master degree students who were in training to become teachers of emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled children was observed. (SBH)

A study was conducted to document the effectiveness of a workshop on competency based instructional formats which was given at an annual international conference of special education personnel. (SB H)