Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2009
Abstract
Lack of effective professional mentoring and minimal ongoing support programs have been suggested as two primary contributors to the chronic shortages of special education teachers. Few programs have been designed to address these specific causes. In this article we describe TATERS, a partnership between a university special educator preparation program, a state Department of Education, and district level administrations designed to (a) develop effective mentoring systems, and (b) strengthen training and recruitment of preservice and new special education teachers, especially in rural areas.
Copyright Statement
This document was originally published by Academic Exchange Quarterly in Academic Exchange Quarterly 13(2). Copyright restrictions may apply. http://www.rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/
Publication Information
Humphrey, Michael J.; Johnson, Evelyn S.; Allred, Keith W.; and Hourcade, Jack J.. (2009). "Mentors Increasing Special Education Retention". Academic Exchange Quarterly, 13(2), 61-65.