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This article presents qualitative insights into the roles of master of social work programs in developing student practice interests in working with people with developmental disabilities (DD). Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 MSW social workers practicing in the field of DD in the northeastern United States. Participants discussed personal and professional rewards of practice with people with DD, what they want MSW students to know about working with people with DD, current opportunities in the DD field, their MSW coursework and fieldwork experiences, and ways MSW programs could further develop student interest in working with people with DD. Implications of the findings for MSW programs are discussed.     

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The Journal of Social Work Education is proud to introduce a special section of articles authored by former Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program scholars. These articles are contributions to the theme: "Expanding Knowledge and Competencies to Reflect Diversity." The special section is in honor of E. Aracelis Francis, director of the Minority Fellowship Program from 1986 to the present. Francis will retire in the summer of 2007. CSWE honors her for her outstanding service and commitment to social work education.     

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