The shrinking number of special ed teachers adds to schools’ pressures. Federal statistics show that there's not only a shortage of special education teachers, but also a "quality shortage" -- a ...

Other points they mentioned include, not replacing retired or resigned positions, restructuring services like the paraprofessional program, and cutting special education resources.

Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support ...

There are systemic problems with a lack of training, resources being directed away from special education, communication failures and families continuously having to fight for services, Darria ...

Other points they mentioned include, not replacing retired or resigned positions, restructuring services like the paraprofessional program, and cutting special education resources. Sarah Goode Apr ...