This study of 82 general educators with certification in special education found that over half would consider special education positions. Primary deterrents to special education teaching included paperwork and factors related to working with special populations; potential incentives included adequate teaching resources, minimal nonteaching…

Describes a study which surveyed teaching staff at Brisbane College of Advanced Education to determine their attitudes toward various aspects of the college's external studies program, i.e., general information, development of instructional materials, the teaching process, and the administrative process. Responses are reported item by item and…

This document on the working conditions of urban teachers reports data from a survey of 31 elementary, middle, and secondary schools in five urban school districts. More than 400 interviews were conducted with teachers, school administrators, central office personnel, district officials, board members, and union officials. The observations,…