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The Supply of and Demand for Special Education Teachers

A Review of Research Regarding the Chronic Shortage of Special Education Teachers

James McLeskey

University of Florida, mcleskey{at}coe.ufl.edu

Naomi C. Tyler

Vanderbilt University

Susan Saunders Flippin

Vanderbilt University

There is a critical shortage of special education teachers in the United States. This shortage is chronic and severe and exists in every geographic region of the nation. This article provides an analysis of factors influencing the supply of and demand for special education teachers. Initially, the magnitude of this shortage is addressed, considering variances that exist by personnel type, locality, and job description. This is followed by an analysis of trends in the supply of and demand for special education teachers, considering factors such as student enrollment, production of teacher education programs, and the reserve pool. Finally, illustrative examples of strategies used by specific states and districts to resolve shortage problems are provided. The article concludes with a list of priorities for future research.

The Journal of Special Education, Vol. 38, No. 1, 5-21 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/00224669040380010201
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