“… critical shortages of special education teachers and specialized instructional support personnel (SISP) exist in all regions of the country … the result of recruitment and retention challenges.”

“Currently, there are not enough qualified teachers to meet the demand. … When fully credentialed teachers cannot be found, sometimes teachers are hired who are not fully prepared for the subjects they teach.”

“Each time a teacher leaves a district, it not only increases demand but also imposes replacement costs on districts. Reducing attrition would actually make a greater difference in balancing supply and demand than any other intervention.”