Raschelle Theoharis, Ph.D., Michael Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.
JAASEP 8(3) (2013) 159-167
Abstract
Evidence continually reports that special education (SPED) teachers stay in the field three-to-five academic school years before leaving the profession. A systematic review of historical-to-current literature revealed that personal, employment, and external factors were the three most prevalent variables that influenced attrition and retention (A&R) rates of SPED teachers. Although A&R has significant implications for student learning outcomes, the focus of this article is on analyzing these casual factors in an attempt to revisit and revitalize this important issue.
Keywords:Teacher Role, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Persistence, Family Influence, Gender Differences, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics, Age Differences, Literature Reviews, Teacher Qualifications, Racial Differences, Social Influences, School Culture, Teaching Conditions, Academic Degrees, Teacher Salaries
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.225
