Decategorizing Teacher Preparation in Special Education.

A significant benchmark in the history of special education was Dunn's (1968) article, "Special education for the mildly handicapped, is much of it justifiable?" As an historical specimen, it set the stage for a process of change that is continuing to this day. Although Dunn addressed his concerns towards the education of the educable mentally retarded, many of his arguments could just as well have been directed at all categorical special education programs. Since the late 1960's, educational practices for handicapped students have undergone considerable change. Consider a few: