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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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Empowering Our Future: Integrating Advocacy into Special Education Coursework
Emily A. Frake; Danielle A. Waterfield; Lisa E. Morin
Journal of Special Education Preparation, v5 n1 p26-35 2025
Becoming a special education teacher encompasses more than just learning how to teach. A large component of this position requires advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Therefore, special education teachers need to be prepared to effectively advocate across all levels. This article examines the integration of advocacy into an undergraduate special education course and provides actionable recommendations. Implications for further integrating advocacy into special education teacher preparation programs are also discussed.
Descriptors: Special Education, Advocacy, Special Education Teachers, Undergraduate Study, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities, Learning Objectives, Class Activities, Preservice Teachers
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
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