Precise Orientation and Deep Inclusion:The System Construction of Special Education Teacher Certification in Texas,USA
A high-quality teaching force cannot be formed without the support of a robust qualification certification system,but at present China has not yet established a scientific and unified system for the certification of special education teachers.Texas has established a comprehensive and professionalized certification system for special education teachers.By setting up a specialized certification agency,strictly controlling the certification threshold,and formulating systematic professional certification standards,the state has not only ensured the professionalism and high quality of the special education teaching force but also provided systematic guarantee for the career development of special education teachers.This paper introduces and analyzes the certification system of special education teachers in Texas,and puts forward suggestions for establishing a certification system for special education teachers in China,taking into account the unique situation of special education in our country:promoting educational equity through unified certification,constructing a professional assessment framework to foster role specialization,and creating diversified assessment methods to meet different needs.