This article describes a federally funded project designed to prepare teachers to work with American Indian students with disabilities. The model teacher preparation project is designed to address the multicultural and educational needs of American Indian students with disabilities grades K-12 in rural/remote as well as urban regions. The six components of the preparation program include: (a) cultural sensitivity and awareness, (b) non-biased assessment, (c) language and culture, (d) curriculum and instructional strategies, (e) transition and collaboration, and (f) field experiences. Project outcomes, including the number of individuals prepared and illustrations of field assignments, are discussed.
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