Concerns raised about special education training as schools operate below allocation
Special schools in Queensland operated with only 92.5 percent of their allocated teachers as of April, raising concerns about recruitment and training. Andrew Thompson, president of the Queensland Association of Special Education Leaders, noted difficulties arise from fewer universities offering specialized degrees. Amid plans for seven new special schools, challenges in retaining qualified staff persist.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:33 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC
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