LC Journal of Special Education
Title
High School Special Education Teacher retention: Does the type of certification make a difference?
Abstract
Special education teacher retention is a nation-wide issue that continues. Almost half of special education teachers leave the profession during their first five years of teaching. Though some studies have researched this issue, few studies have compared teacher preparation: specifically, traditional versus alternative certification programs. This study focused on the perceptions of traditionally and alternatively certified high school special education teachers regarding their intent on leaving or staying in the profession. Data is provided that substantiates retention is still a problem for both traditionally and alternatively certified high school special education teachers. Suggestions to increase special education teacher retention are provided.
Recommended Citation
Coughlin, Diane and Ringlaben, Ravic
(2012)
"High School Special Education Teacher retention: Does the type of certification make a difference?,"
LC Journal of Special Education: Vol. 6, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/lc-journal-of-special-education/vol6/iss1/2