The President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education: Implications for the Special Education Practitioner

Abstract

The author, a member of the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (PCESE), provides an overview of and commentary on the Commission's 2002 report. Recommendations and concerns are discussed regarding the PCESE's 3 major general recommendations and 1 recommendation from the Finance Task Force.

Key Words:

• practitioner
• President's Commission
• public policy
• special education

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Notes on contributors

William H. Berdine

William H. Berdine is a professor and chair of the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Kentucky, Lexington.