The Journal of Special Education Preparation (JOSEP) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the preparation of special education teachers and leaders through scholarship focused on higher education practice. JOSEP publishes articles that examine innovative approaches, instructional frameworks, programmatic initiatives, professional issues, and evidence-informed practices relevant to special education faculty.
About the Journal
Research-to-Practice Articles
The Journal of Special Education Preparation (JOSEP) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the preparation of special education teachers and leaders through scholarship focused on higher education practice. JOSEP publishes articles that examine innovative approaches, instructional frameworks, programmatic initiatives, professional issues, and evidence-informed practices relevant to special education faculty.
The journal emphasizes scholarly contributions that extend beyond the description of individual courses, assignments, or activities to provide conceptual insights, models, and implications that can inform and improve teacher preparation programs. Practical application remains central to JOSEP's mission, with a focus on ideas and approaches that faculty can adapt to strengthen the preparation of future special educators.
International Spotlight
JOSEP is also interested in publishing articles that highlight special education preparation practices from around the globe. The International Spotlight is tailored for article contributions that discuss country specific special education preparation policies and practices. International Spotlight submissions will need to provide readers with country specific context and laws before discussing current issues pertaining to special education and teacher preparation in that country/region. International Spotlight submissions may outline interesting local initiatives that can generalize to historical, social, and global trends.
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JOSEP is a member of the Open Access Special Education Alliance, a collaborative network of diamond open access journals committed to advancing accessible, high-quality scholarship in special education.
