The nearly 50-year-old law sets requirements for states and districts for how to serve students with disabilities.

Qualified special education teachers can be hard to find When schools can't find a licensed special education teacher, they hire people who are willing to do the job, but lack the training.

The common courses, plus other requirements, would qualify special education teachers to teach in a general education classroom — something they have not been certified to do for 20 years. They will ...

Vermont students now can more easily qualify for special education services. A rule change went into effect July 1 that opens eligibility for students presenting deficits in functional skills.

Education Jan 27. What’s driving a special education teacher shortage and how schools are responding. By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Lana Green ...

In 2019, 43 states reported a shortage in special ed teachers. Now, it's 48. A lot of teachers left because of the pandemic. That made it tougher on teachers who remained.

Who qualifies? Special education is designed to ensure students with disabilities can have their educational needs met, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Children with long-term symptoms of Covid-19 may be eligible for special education services and other classroom accommodations, according to federal guidelines released Monday. In its announcement, ...