• Insufficient planning time.
• Long hours required to meet individual student instructional needs.
• Demands for accountability and excessive paperwork that interferes with classroom responsibilities.
• Lack of instructional support materials.
• Lack of teacher control over designing and implementing curricular practices.

• Professional isolation
• The perceived lack of recognition from administrators.
• Lack of feedback from administrators.
• Collaboration issues with colleagues.
• Lack of support in the classroom.
• Issues related to inclusion and meeting individual student needs.

• Teacher preparation programs are not always adequately preparing pre-professional teachers with realistic expectations, of the profession.
• Lack of training for new educators, focusing on stress reduction, and coping strategies.
• Special educators are often asked to implement various practices, curriculums, and assessments without adequate training and support.
• Studies suggest a strong need for educator training programs to more closely link their training practices to the realities of daily professional practices.

• Difficulty meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse SPED population.
• Lack of student progress, equalling frustration.
• Concerns regarding disruptive students and classroom disciplinary issues.
• Large class sizes, and increasing caseload sizes.

See this article for a good understanding of the difference between burnout and work-related stress.

This quiz, available on other parts of this resource guide, can help you identify factors which might be affecting you.