The Clearinghouse maintains a pool of volunteer special education recruiters to assist potential special educators as they explore the career and determine whether it is right for them. These are some of the questions our special education recruiters are asked.
Most recruiters receive a few phone calls a year from potential special educators.
Some have even invited their information seekers to a CEC chapter meeting or to their classrooms in order to provide a more detailed picture of what the profession is all about. The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education has found that career decisions are often made based on personal contact with members of the profession. Thus it encourages individuals to talk to practicing professionals and find out more about the career. In order to make this a possibility for more information seekers, the Clearinghouse needs your help. Currently there are over 120 recruiters nationwide, from 32 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.