What’s behind the teacher shortage in special education?

Indiana is following a larger, national trend of teachers shortages, particularly in special education.

In the face of teacher shortages, Indiana has taken to alternative routes such as the Transition to Teaching program. While these programs have helped hasten the road to teacher licensure, it is simply not enough to fully address the shortage. Not enough people are pursuing education.

WANE 15 spoke with leaders in education at Fort Wayne Community Schools, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and the University of Saint Francis who were able to shed light on the issue.

Hear what they had to say on WANE 15.