More students with disabilities (SWDs) are being educated in general education classrooms
than ever before, resulting in higher expectations for the abilities of general education …

Special educator shortages have threatened the provision of services to students with
disabilities since the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975 …

We used survey and administrative data from Washington State to assess the degree to
which special education teacher preparation, district literacy instructional practices, and the …

Although typically taught by special educators, few studies have examined if certification
area is associated with academic outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders …

We use longitudinal data from Massachusetts that link high school course-taking records in
career and technical education (CTE) to postsecondary student outcomes to provide the first …

The purpose of this special issue is to explain the advantages of using administrative data
generated by states and school districts for research in special education, illustrate their use …

A growing literature points to the conclusion that information collected while screening
applicants has the potential to improve teacher hiring decisions. However, this work sheds …

This project study focused on the inconsistencies in transition planning for students with
autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by teachers serving as transition education designees …

This qualitative descriptive study explored how special education teachers described their
retention practices in a specialized school in the northeastern District of Columbia. The most …

State teacher licensure renewal policies set standards for continued professional practice
while promoting ongoing professional learning and growth. The purpose of this study was …