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Resiliency. Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez EDSY 6304.63. Zost , G.C. An examination of resiliency in rural special educators, 31(2),10-14. Retention of rural education Lack of qualified special education 13% of special education teachers are not completely certified.
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Resiliency Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez EDSY 6304.63 Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Zost, G.C. An examination of resiliency in rural special educators, 31(2),10-14 • Retention of rural education • Lack of qualified special education • 13% of special education teachers are not completely certified Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Southern and Midwestern • 1/3 attend rural school • Nebraska and South Dakota • 60%-77% Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Multi-Faceted • Teacher candidate • Pool is limited • Sub-standard facilities • Lower pay • Fewer benefits • Money constraints Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
The Key • Candidate who prefers rural lifestyle • Adjust to school • Community Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Problem? • Lack of turning out enough graduates • Retaining graduates Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Resilient Teachers • Skillful in teaching area • Feel accepted by community and school • Know they are a crucial part • View life in general, confidently • Adjust and prevail Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Methodology • Viewed their situations as rural special educators • Setting • Interview Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
New Teachers • Supplying mentors • Induction program for beginning teachers • Workshops and training Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Participants • Central and southeastern Nebraska • Five or more years • 15 teachers • October 2006-January 2007 Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Key Finding • Knowledge of school and community • Grown up in community • Enjoyed setting • More training needed for school in rural areas • Louisiana survey Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Activity Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez
Resources • Zost, G.C. An examination of resiliency in rural special educators, 31(2),10-14 • Microsoft ppt • Yahoo images Christine Claudio and Albert Rodriguez