Are special educators' career paths special? Results from a 13-year longitudinal study.

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Title:	Are special educators' career paths special? Results from a 13-year longitudinal study.
Authors:	Singer, Judith D.
Source:	Exceptional Children. Dec92/Jan93, Vol. 59 Issue 3, p262-279. 18p. 2 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Subjects:	Employment of teachers
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	Examines the career paths of special educators in terms of the duration of service of regular educators. Survival analysis; National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) teacher supply and demand model; Noninterchangeability of teachers; Separate labor markets; Career paths in Michigan and North Carolina; Risk of leaving teaching; Effect of teacher's age, gender, race, salary and assignments.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	Examines the career paths of special educators in terms of the duration of service of regular educators. Survival analysis; National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) teacher supply and demand model; Noninterchangeability of teachers; Separate labor markets; Career paths in Michigan and North Carolina; Risk of leaving teaching; Effect of teacher's age, gender, race, salary and assignments.
ISSN:	00144029
DOI:	10.1177/001440299305900309