The EdResearch for Action Overview Series summarizes the research on key topics to provide K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students. Authors - leading experts from across the field of education research - are charged with highlighting key findings from research that provide concrete, strategic insight on persistent challenges sourced from district and state leaders. This brief discusses the central question: How can schools effectively recruit, prepare, and support special education teachers in the context of teacher shortages? Key insights are arranged in the following sections: (1) breaking down the issue; (2) evidence-based practices; and (3) practices to avoid.