...there we stood in the doorway We heard the mission bell and we were thinking to ourselves "This could be heaven or this could be hell" Mirrors on the ceiling The pink champagne on ice. And she said: "We are all just prisoners here of our own device." (Eagles)

Monday, July 30, 2007

Borrowed Post Title - A Teacher Supply Problem

A Teacher Supply Problem ---

Special education is a VERY tough business, no doubt. The attrition rate 3 years ago when I last saw the figures was a 50% turn-around within 5 years. Less than 3 years in some areas such as teaching those with emotional behavior disorders and those serving children with severe disabilities. And NCLB has probably increased those figures considerably. At this point, school districts are happy with any warm body, let alone someone who is reasonably competent and experienced. posted by Dick on a blog
http://specialed.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/a-teacher-supply-problem/

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm an ESE teacher. Have been for 20 years--can't take it anymore--not the kids--the paperwork and lack of support from both parents and administration. Teachers are in an impossible situation-- we speak with administrators about the huge classes, etc, etc, etc---they don't listen to us--they listen to you! Get involved! Speak up --we and your kids need you to be heard!!!!!

PRO On HCPS said...

If I were to speak up, what would I say and who would I say it to?