The Status of the Teaching Profession 2003: Research Findings and Policy Recommendations (Summary)
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This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides the latest available data and analysis of California’s teaching workforce and examines the preparation, induction, and professional development of teachers.
The report also examines the preparation of those assigned to teach special education and English language learner students, and the shortage of qualified teachers in mathematics and science.
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Copyright: 2003Format: PDF
Pages: 16
Publisher: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning
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