PO671: Exploring Special Education Personnel Shortages: A Statewide Analysis

  • PMD: 10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 5: Issues in School Psychology, Education, and Supervision

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand how state, regional, and local factors may impact personnel shortages;
  2. gather ideas for local initiatives to attract and retain qualified personnel; and
  3. consider ways in which state-level advocacy and collaboration may be leveraged to address personnel shortages.

Description

Summarizes findings from a statewide survey and interviews with special education directors about personnel shortages. Offers recommendations for local and state-level advocacy to address shortages.

Presenter(s)

Carrie R. Ball, Indiana State University
Mike Manis, Indiana State University
Alyce M. Hopple, Indiana State University

Letter to Supervisor

Looking for a concise way to pitch the convention to your employer? This letter and the corresponding talking points are here to help!

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