Research work · 1988
Colorado Special Education Administrative Competencies
Harvey A. Rude, Gary M. Sasso
Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Abstract
There is great variation in the competencies required by states that certify individuals as special education administrators. Approximately one-half of all states require separate certification competencies for special education administrators as compared to general education administrators. Special education directors in the state of Colorado, a state that requires separate certification, were asked to rank 16 competency statements that comprise the state-approved endorsement program for special education directors. The results were analyzed in terms of agency type, size, and population density. Implications are discussed for the various significant differences identified.