An Overview of Disability Identification and Special Education Teacher Preparation in Cuba. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shelton, Alexandra; Kelly, Jerae; Sánchez Valdés, Xiomara
• Is Part Of: Intervention in school and clinic. Volume 57:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 62
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: international special education -- disabilities -- teacher education/training/preparation; Learning disabled children -- Education -- Periodicals; Problem children -- Education -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Special education -- Periodicals; 371.9
• DOI: 10.1177/1053451220914899
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1053-4512

Abstract

The conclusion of the Cuban Revolution in January 1959 ushered in extensive changes to education in Cuba. One such substantial change was the formal establishment of special education in 1962. Since then, Cuba has maintained a national commitment to the education and inclusion of students with disabilities. However, education professionals in the United States remain largely unaware of these efforts. This Global Perspectives column presents a brief historical overview of Cuban special education as well as describes current special education practices that relate to identifying and serving students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders and special education teacher preparation.