More than 7.5 million American students have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. But teachers trained in this critical area are in short supply. Special education ...

Similarly, a unique teacher residency program led by the Washington Education Association draws former paraprofessionals and emergency substitute teachers with experience in special education ...

Currently, at least 4 of the 10 largest U.S. universities offer dual licensure or "unified" degree programs that prepare teachers to work in both general education and special education classrooms.

Special education teacher Michael Tricarico hand-delivers laptops to his students and gets a surprise of his own on "The View" Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Special education teachers such as Phillips are like gold. Rare and hard to find, especially in rural areas. This school year, Colorado began with a shortage of nearly 500 special educators.

Wendy Bradshaw has been a teacher for seven years. Special Education teacher Wendy Bradshaw posted her letter of resignation on Facebook, where it has been shared over 60,000 times. Wendy Bradshaw ...

WSSU will offer a program designed to put more special education teachers out into the classroom. ... A full-year apprenticeship in the classroom, providing invaluable real-world experience ; ...