Publication Date
In 2024 | 0 |
Since 2023 | 0 |
Since 2020 (last 5 years) | 0 |
Since 2015 (last 10 years) | 0 |
Since 2005 (last 20 years) | 2 |
Descriptor
Author
Billingsley, Bonnie S. | 2 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 2 |
Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Billingsley, Bonnie S. – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2010
A growing body of evidence suggests teachers first experiences in the classroom have an impact on their effectiveness, their students' achievement, and the teaching practices they will use for many years. New special educators experience many of the same challenges as other new teachers. Both general and special educators struggle with addressing …
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Disabilities, Special Education Teachers, Regular and Special Education Relationship
Billingsley, Bonnie S. – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2005
The shortage of special education teachers is due in part to high attrition, especially among new entrants. Improving teacher retention and quality requires a holistic view of new teachers' needs, an understanding of the contexts in which they work, as well as the types of support that are needed. A leader's model highlights major considerations…
Descriptors: Teacher Persistence, Special Education Teachers, Special Education, Teacher Shortage