156. How can we combat the shortage of special education teachers? with Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kimber Wilkerson
Jun 12, 2024
More than 7.5 million students in the United States have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. However, teachers trained in special education are in short supply.
In fact, a survey found that 65% of public schools report being understaffed in special education.
What is causing this shortage? How is this affecting teachers and students across the country? And what can we do to combat the shortage of special education teachers?
In this episode, Kimber Wilkerson shares how we can combat the shortage of special education teachers.
Meet Kimber
Kimber Wilkerson is a professor of special education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She has broad expertise in preparing teachers to provide instruction to students with disabilities and improve their long-term outcomes.
This is, What I Want to Know.