The Retention of Special Education Teachers: What Makes Special Education Teachers Stay Teaching Longer Than 10 Years?

Author

Debra June Goodman, Augsburg College

Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education (MAE)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Vicki Olson

Second Advisor

Dee Cole Vodicka

Abstract

This is qualitative action research project shows how a group of teachers was able to stay in the field of special education for more than 10 years, and in some cases, even retire from this area of education. It examines reasons why and how these teachers were able to teach for so many consecutive years: In it for the kids, First career, Administration, and Good co-workers.

Identifier

SC 11.MAE.2013.Goodman.DJ

Recommended Citation

Goodman, Debra June, "The Retention of Special Education Teachers: What Makes Special Education Teachers Stay Teaching Longer Than 10 Years?" (2013). Theses and Graduate Projects. 1418.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/1418