If the resources were available to address just ONE of the issues limiting general and special ed teachers’ ability to effectively teach students with disabilities, which change should be made first?
Access to technology to support instruction: |
 3% |
Better instructional materials for students with disabilities |
 7% |
Better pre-service education and training for all teachers |
 14% |
Improved efforts to recruit and retain special ed teachers |
4% |
Less IEP-related paperwork for teachers |
14% |
More administrative support for teachers |
6% |
More planning and collaboration time for teachers |
13% |
More staff development opportunities |
4% |
Smaller case loads and class sizes for teachers |
24% |
State licensing programs to ensure teachers are equipped to teach students with special needs |
10% |
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