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ERIC Number: EJ629485
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
Working in Special Education: Factors that Enhance Special Educators' Intent To Stay.
Gersten, Russell; Keating, Thomas; Yovanoff, Paul; Harniss, Mark K.
Exceptional Children, v67 n4 p549-67 Sum 2001
A study involving 887 urban special educators investigated factors that lead to attrition and retention and found several critical factors to consider to increase retention and commitment. A leading negative factor was stress due to job design. Perceived support by principals or other teachers helped alleviate this stress. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals, Special Education Teachers, Stress Variables, Teacher Burnout, Teacher Persistence, Teaching Conditions, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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