CLASS DISMISSED: AN EXAMINATION OF HOW TEACHER CANDIDATES ARE PREPARED FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS

Abstract

This study shares the perspectives of current elementary education teacher candidates with field and/or internship experiences in Title I schools. It provides some insight into the points of view of these teacher candidates who are able to inform teacher preparation programs about working with students from impoverished backgrounds. There is value in deeply understanding what teacher candidates believe they need to effectively meet the academic needs of students from low-income backgrounds.