The current investigation surveyed 83 preservice teacher education candidates enrolled in institutions of higher education (IHEs) to pursue licensure in special education. The purpose of the investigation was to determine why these candidates were pursuing a career as a special education teacher, when they decided, and where they saw themselves teaching in the near future. The survey yielded implications for potential K-12 and IHE initiatives to promote careers in the field of special education to individuals.

中文翻译：

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没有地方像家一样：在你的后院找老师

目前的调查调查了 83 名在高等教育机构 (IHE) 就读的职前教师教育候选人，以寻求获得特殊教育执照。调查的目的是确定这些候选人为什么要从事特殊教育教师的职业、他们决定的时间以及他们在不久的将来在哪里教书。该调查对潜在的 K-12 和 IHE 倡议产生了影响，以促进特殊教育领域的个人职业发展。