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Publication Date: 2021-Sep
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An Overview of Disability Identification and Special Education Teacher Preparation in Cuba
Shelton, Alexandra; Kelly, Jerae; Sánchez Valdés, Xiomara
Intervention in School and Clinic, v57 n1 p62-66 Sep 2021
The conclusion of the Cuban Revolution in January 1959 ushered in extensive changes to education in Cuba. One such substantial change was the formal establishment of special education in 1962. Since then, Cuba has maintained a national commitment to the education and inclusion of students with disabilities. However, education professionals in the United States remain largely unaware of these efforts. This Global Perspectives column presents a brief historical overview of Cuban special education as well as describes current special education practices that relate to identifying and serving students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders and special education teacher preparation.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Disability Identification, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, General Education, Special Schools, Student Teaching, Program Content
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Cuba
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