ERIC Number: ED652901
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Publication Date: 2024-Jul
Pages: 103
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Help Wanted: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Workforce Needs. Findings from a National Survey. Research Report
Allison Friedman-Krauss; W. Steven Barnett; Tracy Jost; Karin Garver
National Institute for Early Education Research
Our national survey of the early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) workforce highlights key strengths and concerns. Workers find their roles rewarding, appreciate making a difference for children and families, and are well-qualified, with most holding at least a bachelor's degree. However, the workforce lacks diversity, which may not reflect the children served, and nearly all workers are female, while more boys receive EI and ECSE services. High-stress levels, large caseloads, inadequate support, and poor compensation are significant issues. Addressing these challenges through better training, support, and innovative solutions is essential to retain and attract qualified professionals, ensuring children and families receive the necessary services without delays. [Funding for this report was provided by Early Childhood Personnel Center at the University of Connecticut.]
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Labor Force Development, Labor Needs, Early Intervention, Diversity, Teacher Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Faculty Development, Teacher Persistence, Barriers, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Qualifications, Faculty Mobility
National Institute for Early Education Research. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, 73 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Tel: 848-932-4350; Fax: 732-932-4360; e-mail: info@nieer.org; Web site: http://nieer.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
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