This paper summarizes findings of three special research projects on special education teacher attrition rates. An introductory section describes the purposes of the federally funded projects, identifies the institutions and school districts involved, and notes the varying availability of attrition rates from 1987 through 1993 in the five data…

This contractual agreement outlines the terms of employment for all full-time instructors, librarians, and counselors; those whose contractual obligation equals or exceeds .60 full-time equivalent (FTE); and those who have completed at least a .10 FTE semester assignment during three of the last six semesters. The articles in the agreement set…

This report, one of an annual series, analyzes a number of crucial topics that could affect educational negotiations in New Jersey during the year. The articles cover the scope of negotiations; agency shop negotiations; when to start bargaining; contract clauses dealing with union recognition, teacher transfers, and payment for unused sick leave…

One of the most powerful deterrents to teacher retention appears to be isolation, the fact of being geographically separated from communities to which they feel akin or from the amenities and services to which they are accustomed. This 1978 study, conducted with the limited objective of ascertaining teachers' opinions of the ways in which aspects…

WITH IMPROVED CLASSROOM TEACHING AS A MAJOR GOAL, RESPONSES FROM 717 TEACHERS (72.7 PERCENT OF THE 929 SURVEYED) WERE ANALYZED TO DETERMINE CAUSES OF IDAHO'S RELATIVELY HIGH RATE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER MOBILITY AND TO RECOMMEND MEASURES PROMOTING TEACHER RETENTION. BASED UPON SIX CONTRIBUTING FACTORS--ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC,…

This document presents the agreement between the State of New Jersey and the Association of New Jersey State College Faculties, Inc. The agreement covers the preamble; recognition and definitions; administration of agreement; policy statements; association rights and privileges; dues deduction; grievance procedure; appointment and retention of…

This study examines the effects of the 1969 Decentralization Law on a community school district. The central question to which the book addresses itself is: What has been the effect of decentralization on school effectiveness? To reach a conclusion, a comparison was made of the following data before and after decentralization: reading scores,…

The merging of four British teacher training institutions and the accompanying severe reduction in teaching staff is described, focusing on the teachers' role in the process, developing an administrative structure, and making decisions about program redundancy. (MSE)

This report is an initial effort to provide systematic information on teacher contracts in Massachusetts. In 1999, the Pioneer Institute solicited copies of the current contract from all districts in the state. Forty districts were selected to reflect the makeup of the Commonwealth. This study confirms that teacher compensation is determined by…

One Colorado school district implemented a teacher induction seminar throughout the school year to promote professional development and facilitate the transition of new teachers into the district. The seminar encouraged questions, sharing, and mutual support. The article describes the structure of the seminar and the evaluation results. (SM)

This study examined the near-term impact of the closing of the University of Minnesota's Waseca (UMW) campus on the tenured faculty who transferred to other University of Minnesota campuses. Eleven faculty members who had transferred to two campuses were interviewed approximately 5 to 8 months following their transfers. Interviewees tended to be…

A case study of teacher attrition in one southeastern metropolitan school system that employs approximately 4,000 teachers was undertaken to determine which teachers left, why, and where they went. Of the 210 teachers in the system who resigned during the 1983-84 academic year, 16 percent were K-6, 13 percent were special education/speech, 13…

The priority attached to inner-city student desegregation has often become diminished with the onset of mandatory faculty desegregation. Consequently, students tend to be substantially more segregated than teachers in urban schools. Faculties in predominantly minority schools typically have higher turnover and less experience than faculties in…

This monograph is a compilation of information gathered and studied by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission in considering whether to recommend reciprocity in certification for out-of-state teachers. An examination was made of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the National Association of State…

Reduction in force (RIF), or the termination of staff for reasons other than the inadequacy or failing of the individual staff member, may be required for several reasons, including declining enrollment, reduced staff turnover, budget cutbacks, and changes in instructional programs. Whatever the cause, terminations must be handled carefully…