Impact of trainings on child care providers' attitudes and perceived competence toward inclusion: What factors are associated with change?

Author(s): Baker-Ericzen, Mary J.; Mueggenborg, Mary Garnand; Shea, Mary M.
Date Issued: February 2009
Description: A study of the relationship between the characteristics of child care workers and their changed attitudes and perceptions of competence regarding environments inclusive of children with disabilities after attending the Kids Included Together (KIT) training program, based on data collected from 1,298 child care providers attending KIT in San Diego, California
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Journal Title: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
Volume Number: 28
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 196-208
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Provider Workforce > Demographic Characteristics

Child Care & Early Education Provider Workforce > Training, Mentoring, & Apprenticeships

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Special Needs Children
Country: United States
States: CALIFORNIA
ISSN: 0271-1214 Paper
1538-4845 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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