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Publication Date: 2006
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Addressing the Shortage of Rural School Psychologists via Technology: Using Candidate Qualitative Interviews to Inform Practice
Lahman, Maria K. E.; D'amato, Rik Carl; Stecker, Steffanie; Mcgrain, Elizabeth
School Psychology International, v27 n4 p439-461 2006
For decades Colorado, USA, has had a shortage of school psychologists, especially in rural areas. The program "Giving Rural Areas Access to School Psychologist" (GRAASP) was developed to meet this need by offering a technology based distance education program that trained candidates from remote sites across the state. Through the use of in-depth interviews the authors sought to answer the following question: What are the student-candidate perceptions of the GRAASP program? Students' perceptions of their experiences added significantly to our understanding of the effectiveness of the GRAASP program. This article offers insight to educators of school psychologists and others who are considering the use of technology to train learners in remote areas to meet current shortages of qualified personnel in education and related areas. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Distance Education, School Psychologists, Interviews, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, School Psychology, Online Courses, Internet, Interactive Video, Case Studies, Graduate Students, Recruitment
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado
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