This study provides a review of the nature and success of programs dealing with excess teacher supply. The causes and effects of teacher redundancy are discussed, and methods of supply and demand planning are examined. Strategies to deal with inservice retraining and programs that present career alternatives are reviewed. Among the solutions evaluated are: part time teaching, adult education, training and reassignment to new specialties, administrative development, deferred income plans, and early retirement. Factors that have become obstacles to resolving redundancy, such as conservative attitudes and lack of flexibility in planning, are considered. Observations on the future outlook are made, and three policy options are suggested: (1) Administrators should remove obstacles to part time employment and early retirement; (2) Adult vocational education programs should be expanded as part of an overall plan; and (3) Faculties of education should review their career counseling programs and encourage students to enter education fields that have a short supply of teachers. A bibliography on declining enrollment and teacher supply is included. (FG)