Special educator stressors within the realm of administrative remediation are identified and organized under the topics of roles, resources, and relationships. Problems such as lack of role clarity, lack of time, lack of material resources, and insufficient recognition and reinforcement are examined. Practical remediation strategies to reduce special educator stress and ward off burnout and eventual resignation are identified and discussed.
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