“This is My Dream Career”: Understanding Personal and Environmental Conditions That Motivate and Deter Paraeducators in Seeking Special Education Teacher Licensure
Published online on January 23, 2026
Abstract
Teacher Education and Special Education, Volume 49, Issue 2, Page 156-175, May 2026.
Paraeducator-to-teacher (PTT) programs offer a promising approach to addressing teacher shortages and diversifying the workforce. Paraeducators, however, often encounter barriers such as limited awareness of licensure requirements, challenges in self-...
Paraeducator-to-teacher (PTT) programs offer a promising approach to addressing teacher shortages and diversifying the workforce. Paraeducators, however, often encounter barriers such as limited awareness of licensure requirements, challenges in self-...