BACK TO ALL FINDINGS Special Education See the data behind the trends Your copy of the report is ready. Download the PDF 1. Special Education Remains the Top Shortage Area 36% of districts report special education shortages, the highest of any role. Shortages have eased but remain most concentrated in special education. 2. Workload Remains the Primary Constraint Developing a single IEP takes 7+ hours in most districts. Documentation and compliance demands continue to drive strain. 3. AI Interest Is Highest Where Workload Is Heaviest Only 14% of districts say they would not consider AI for IEP development. Districts are exploring AI to reduce documentation burden.
