Special Education Teacher Tenacity: The Leadership And Commitment Of Those Who Stay In The Field,
2010
Antioch University - PhD Program in Leadership and Change
Special Education Teacher Tenacity: The Leadership And Commitment Of Those Who Stay In The Field, Marilyn Shea
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
Those who choose to teach special education have accepted some of the most challenging jobs teaching has to offer. Unfortunately for their students, almost half of special education teachers leave the profession within their first five years (Singer, 1992). Finding and keeping qualified special education teachers in positions working with more challenging students has become a national problem. Through qualitative interviews, this study examines the stories of 14 Colorado special educators. These teachers have demonstrated their commitment to the field by teaching for four or more years. Their stories give valuable insight into the issue of teacher commitment in difficult …
The Impact Of Idea And The Jacob Javits Act,
2010
Brigham Young University
The Impact Of Idea And The Jacob Javits Act, Mary Anne Prater
Faculty Publications
Information about IDEA and the Jacob Javits Act.
