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Principals' Knowledge Of Special Education Policy And Procedure And The Special Education Teachers' Intent, Tara Clark
Principals' Knowledge Of Special Education Policy And Procedure And The Special Education Teachers' Intent, Tara Clark
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Teacher shortage has been a growing problem. With the increase of teacher shortages, some areas are being impacted more intensely. Special education is one of the areas most impacted by the shortages. Common reasons exist as to why teachers are leaving the field or profession. These reasons may be personal or professional related. Some of the professional reasons for leaving pertain to the school’s administration and the way special education teachers are treated. Principal support is cited as one of the primary indicators of teacher satisfaction. Literature supports the analysis that a principal’s leadership heavily determines a teacher’s job satisfaction. …