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Direct linkNichols, Sandra M. Cooley; Bicard, Sara C.; Bicard, David F.; Casey, Laura Baylot – Phi Delta Kappan, 2008
For decades, the supply of qualified special educators has been critically low. In 1983, the shortage of special educators was highlighted in "A Nation at Risk," and the situation remains much the same 25 years later. The most recently available data indicate that just 0.86 teachers were prepared for each available position in special…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Disabilities, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Qualifications
