Principals' Knowledge of Fundamental and Current Issues in Special Education

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to determine the comprehensive knowledge base of national secondary principals related to special education issues. Using a survey developed from the empirical and conceptual literature for assessing fundamental and current issues in special education, data were collected from a national sample of secondary school principals. Overall, principals report being well informed in fundamental issues. Although the relationship between demographics and knowledge produced mixed results, principal practices have a positive relationship with knowledge of special education issues.