LC Journal of Special Education
Abstract
Attrition of special education teachers has steadily increased. The number of general education teachers that left teaching in 1991-1992 was 5.2% and in 2000-2001, it was 7.1%. Special education teachers followed the same upward trend but had an even more significant increase, in 1991-1992, it was 4.9% and in 2000-2001, it was 8.7%. The rate for general education teachers increased approximately 2% and the rate for special education teachers almost doubled (Boe, Cook, & Sunderland, 2008). There are numerous reasons for special education teacher attrition. For purposes of this paper, I will look at specific variables related to work environment that the building principal can control. These factors are school climate, administrative support, colleague support, mentoring, and professional development.
Recommended Citation
Gilbar, Charlotte R.
(2012)
"Building Level Principals' Roles in Special Education Teacher Retention,"
LC Journal of Special Education: Vol. 7, Article 6.
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https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/lc-journal-of-special-education/vol7/iss1/6