title: An examination of the research and training needs in the field of deaf education.
abstract: THE NATIONAL CENTER on Low-Incidence Disabilities conducted a needs assessment of the research and training needs in the field of deaf education. A total of 331 professionals, parents, administrators, and university faculty responded to the survey. Overall, respondents indicated that the number-one priority was to educate administrators about services that are appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The second most important concern was how to work within the education system to change it. The third priority was teaching reading strategies. Additional priorities are reported for all respondents, as well as comparisons among the different respondent groups. Implications of the results are presented.
authors.affiliation: National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, USA.
authors.forename: John L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Luckner
authors.forename: Sheryl Goodwin
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: Jennifer Johnson
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Howell
authors.forename: Ann M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sebald
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D060345:Education of Persons with Hearing Disabilities; D004519:Education, Special; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012106:Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods