ERIC Hot Topics Paper.

The article focuses on the paper "A Case for the Small Special Education Personnel Preparation Program." The paper was created by Geiger William, Lesley Wheatley, and Joyce Blasi. They are from University of Arkansas, Furman University, and Eastern New Mexico University respectively. The paper addresses issues that are significant to students and teacher educators in the U.S. The following advantages of small special education preparation program are discussed: convenience, community orientation, counseling, opportunity to influence program and continued professional growth.