Implementation of the Dcld Competency Standards
- 1 May 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Learning Disability Quarterly
- Vol. 3 (2) , 29-34
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1510504
Abstract
This article discusses the DCLD Code of Ethics and Competencies for Teachers of Learning Disabled Children and Youth and reviews each of its stated purposes related to: teacher training programs, certification standards, employment criteria, and monitoring of ongoing professional practices. Recommendations are made for practical implementation of the competency statements. While some of the recommendations pertain to applications in the future, the discussion emphasizes the need to implement the DCLD competencies as soon as possible. Even though the philosophical and theoretical debates regarding learning disabilities will not be resolved by the DCLD document, implementation of the competency standards will lead to significant improvement of services to children with learning disabilities.Keywords
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