Resources
Research
Reports
Materials
Career Choices:
Why Choose a Career as a Special Educator, Early Intervention or Related Service Provider?
Who are Special Educators, Early Intervention and Related Service Providers?
Choose the Career that's Right for You
How to Become a Special Educator, Early Intervention or Related Service Provider
Preparation and Practice:
Personnel Preparation Programs
Financial Aid
Certification / Licensure
Employment
Incease in Children Served Under IDEA, 1990-2000
Year
Total Number of Children
Ages 3 – 21
Served Under IDEA
1990-91
4,756,517
1991-92
4,920,227
1992-93
5,081,023
1993-94
5,271,044
1994-95
5,430,220
1995-96
5,627,544
1996-97
5,787,842
1997-98
5,967,300
1998-99
6,113,529
1999-2000
6,272,007
Source:
Twenty-third Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2001
, Table AA12.