The Illinois Center for Specialized Professional support is a resource in itself for anyone who serves the special populations or CTE students, or trains, oversees, or supports those who do. Outside of our Center, here are some additional resources:
GPS for Perkins IV Special Populations – Executive Summary
This document is a resource to assist Secondary and Postsecondary professionals in better serving and supporting special populations students under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006.
Special Populations Glossary
Who they are and what makes them special.
Professional Organizations Glossary
All of the acronyms with an explanation.
Economically Disadvantaged
Single Parents
Individuals with Disabilities (physical and learning)
Displaced Homemakers
English Language Learners
Nontraditional Training and Education (and Career and Technical Education)
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