Leadership behaviors have an impact on
the level of support perceived by special education teachers. While there are
many leadership behaviors that are perceived as supportive by special education
teachers, there is a discrepancy between what leaders and special education
teachers perceive as supportive. When special education teachers perceive that
they are supported, they are more likely to remain in their teaching position and
to be effective teachers. Further, the effectiveness of teaching in special
education programs is linked to student achievement