Research Syntheses

Research Syntheses target key topical areas in special education teacher preparation—supply and demand, professional preparation, and certification and licensure. Research Syntheses are available in the full length version and executive summary format.

Date	Type	Title/Description	Download
05/01/2003	Research Synthesis	Getting Teachers Where They Are Needed Most: The Case for Licensure Reciprocity Describes reciprocity agreements and analyzes their potential for alleviating teacher shortages.	PDF
04/01/2003	Research Synthesis	The Proliferation of Alternative Routes to Certification in Special Education: A Critical Review of the Literature Identifies features associated with successful alternative certification routes.	PDF
04/01/2003	Research Synthesis	The Status of Licensure of Special Education Teachers in the 21st Century Discusses results from two national studies on licensure and alternative licensure practices.	PDF
04/01/2003	Research Synthesis	Special Education Teacher Retention and Attrition: A Critical Analysis of the Literature Analyzes factors that contribute to special education teacher attrition and retention.	PDF
07/01/2003	Research Synthesis	Conceptions of Beginning Teacher Quality: Models for Conducting Research Describes models for measuring beginning special education teacher quality.	PDF
07/01/2003	Research Synthesis	Critical Features of Special Education Teacher Preparation: A Comparison with Exemplary Practices in General Education Teacher Education Reviews special education preparation program practices in relation to those deemed exemplary in general education.	PDF
09/01/2003	Research Synthesis	New Teacher Induction in Special Education Describes best practices and concerns regarding new teacher induction programs.	PDF
06/01/2003	Research Synthesis	The Development of Teaching as a Profession: Comparison with Careers That Have Achieved Full Professional Standing Investigates issues surrounding the status of teaching as a profession.	PDF
10/01/2003	Research Synthesis	The Supply of and Demand for Special Education Teachers: A Review of Research Regarding the Nature of the Chronic Shortage in Special Education Describes teacher shortages, trends in supply and demand, and polices that address shortages.	PDF
09/01/2002	Research Synthesis	Diversifying the Special Education Workforce Presents demographics for teachers from diverse backgrounds.	PDF