Attrition and Retention Factors That Lead to the Shortage of Special Education Teachers.

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dc.contributor.authorBattle, Giana Erin
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-29T23:45:07Z
dc.date.available2025-07-29T23:45:07Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractThe study investigated issues that impact attrition and retention variables of special education teachers at Sweetwater High School located in National City, California. The sample comprised sixteen teachers designated as highly qualified, who responded to a three part online survey questionnaire. The results indicated that the major reasons for either relocation or attrition were overwhelming demands, inadequate support, occupational stress, and personal reasons. Teacher retention resulted from fostering youth growth, helping the special needs population, and for the love of teaching: The studies findings corroborated with the current research, as teachers do remain in the field, excessive and prolonged job conditions increase stress, lower job satisfaction, and reduce professional commitment which can lead to attrition.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/4451
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.titleAttrition and Retention Factors That Lead to the Shortage of Special Education Teachers.
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineSpecial Education
thesis.degree.grantorNational University (NU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMasters of Science in Special Education
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