Five curricular options which can be adopted for special education teacher training programs are discussed and evaluated as possible alternatives for addressing the computer literacy needs of special educators. (JW)

The paper summarizes the design, content, and implementation of a faculty development program in microcomputers in the Department of Special Education at Ball State University. Three levels of training, from elementary BASIC programing through advanced applications of microcomputers, are described. (Author/CL)

A microcomputer laboratory for research, training, and service and a competency-based multilevel computer literacy training program for preservice special education teacher education students are described. Considerations in program development and implementation are noted. (CL)

The document is part of the final report on Project STEEL (Special Teacher Education and Evaluation Laboratory) intended to extend the utilization of technology in the training of preservice special education teachers. This volume focuses on the second of four project objectives, the development of a special education teacher computer literacy…

The impact of advanced technology has increased computer usage at all levels as evidenced by the popularity of video games, increased interest on the part of students using computers to enhance learning, and business/school partnerships forming with such companies as Digital Equipment Corporation, International Business Machines, and Tandy/Radio…