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Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPeNSE)

SPeNSE Data

Items marked with an M apply to more than one type of service provider. Items marked with an S are specific to speech-language pathologists. Items with a G are specific to general education teachers. Items with a P are specific to paraprofessionals.
Knowledge and Skills
Data Items:
MSkill in various work-related tasks
G Skill on general educators' work-related tasks
MKnowledge of students' cultures
MFluency in non-English languages
MProficiency in sign languages
MProficiency in Braille
MSuccess in serving students with disabilities
MCharacterization of own job performance
G Confidence in serving students with disabilities
MSelf-efficacy
MSpecial education staff considered excellent when hired
P Skill in paraprofessionals' work-related tasks
P Confidence in serving students with disabilities

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