TQ Connection
Resources to Support Teacher Preparation—
Making the Link Between Special Education and General Education
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) confirm that teachers need to be prepared and supported to meet the needs of all learners, both learners with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. In an effort to provide information to those who prepare and support teachers, the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality offers the TQ Connection. This resource, targeted to teacher preparation programs, provides the most up-to-date strategies and research-based practice and policy on how this goal might be achieved.
Special Education Resources
The following five resource areas link to information that guides decision making on how to best prepare and support teachers as they work to create and extend learning opportunities for all students.
- Assessment Resources
- Classroom Management/Behavior Resources
- Inclusive Practices Resources
- Instructional Strategies Resources
- Reading/Literacy Resources
Additional Special Education Resources
Online Discussion Forum
Visit the TQ Connection Online Discussion Forum to access content-rich resources and engage in interactive dialogue designed to support teacher preparation programs. Come discuss the issues with colleagues, share your ideas, and have your questions answered by content experts!
Participate in Our Online Forum
Mark your calendar for the next TQ Connection Discussions:
Linking Assessment and Instruction: What Do Teachers Need to Know and Are They Prepared?
March 8–12
Expert Facilitator: John L. Hosp, Ph.D., University of Iowa
Join Dr. John Hosp in a week-long discussion that outlines the key competencies that all teachers need to link assessment and instruction. Dr. Hosp will be available to facilitate discussion and answer questions from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Friday.
Teacher Preparation and Professional Development: Evidenced-Based Math Instruction
May 3–7
Expert Facilitator: Kristin L. McGraner, Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Teaching as a Clinical Practice
June 7–11
Expert Facilitators: Jane Coggshall, Ph.D., Learning Point Associates, and Jaime Alter, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Research Synthesis on Teacher Preparation in Response to Intervention
Date TBD
Expert Facilitator: Daniel J. Reschly, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Past Topics
Response to Intervention: Teacher Preparation for RTI in Middle and High Schools
Response to Intervention: Addressing Disproportionality
Response to Interventions: Evidenced-Based Math Interventions
Response to Intervention: Learning Strategies
Response to Intervention: Implementation in Secondary Schools
Response to Intervention: Prevention/Early Intervention Strategies for Challenging Behavior
Response to Intervention: Evidence-Based Instruction
Response to Intervention: Critical Assessment Strategies
Response to Intervention: Multitiered Interventions
