Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Preparation: Building on the Momentum Created by the EI/ECSE Standards

Authors

  • Marla Lohmann Colorado Christian University
  • Ann Mickelson University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Christine Spence Virginia Commonwealth University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33043/5xb3ada5

Keywords:

Special Education, Early Childhood, Early Intervention

Abstract

An introduction to this special issue of the Journal of Special Education Preparation on Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Preparation.

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Author Biographies

Marla Lohmann, Colorado Christian University

Dr. Marla J. Lohmann is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Special Education and Alternative Licensing Programs at Colorado Christian University. She currently serves as the Chair of the TED Early Childhood SIG. Dr. Lohmann’s research interests include early childhood inclusive practices, online teacher preparation, and supporting learners with disabilities in faith-based schools.

Ann Mickelson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Ann M. Mickelson is an assistant professor of special education and child development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research centers on collaborative approaches to educator preparation and authentic partnerships with families and professionals to promote meaningful and equitable inclusion.

Christine Spence, Virginia Commonwealth University

Dr. Christine Spence is an assistant professor of special education at Virginia Commonwealth University, program faculty for Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), and the program coordinator for the Early Childhood Special Education programs (BSEd and MEd). She currently serves as the Chair for the Personnel Preparation Committee for the Division of Early Childhood (DEC). Her research focuses on 1) analyzing and delivering personnel preparation and professional development focused on culturally responsive teaching and learning; 2) hearing the voices of families engaged in and impacted by the early childhood and disability-focused services and systems; and 3) investigating the systems themselves, particularly focused on collaboration between systems (i.e., developmental and medical, educational and child welfare).

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Published

05/01/2024

How to Cite

Lohmann, M., Mickelson, A., & Spence, C. (2024). Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Preparation: Building on the Momentum Created by the EI/ECSE Standards. Journal of Special Education Preparation, 4(1), 4–8. https://doi.org/10.33043/5xb3ada5

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

Section

From the Guest Editor(s)

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