Educator Supply and Demand in Illinois: 2002 Annual Report

The Illinois State Board of Education respectfully submits this report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and institutions of higher education in fulfillment of the requirements of Section 2-3.11C of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/2-3.11c]. This report addresses the relative supply and demand for education staff of Illinois public schools. Specifically, this report provides information on: 1. the relative supply and demand for teachers, administrators, and other certificated personnel by field, content area, and levels; 2. state and regional analyses of fields, content areas, and levels with an over/under supply of educators; and 3. projections of likely high/low demand for educators in a manner sufficient to advise the public, individuals, and institutions regarding career opportunities in education. Additional information is provided on workforce composition, retirement projections for educators, and attrition rates.