The variables in this study all fall Within the construct of bumout—a term that is used to describe how people perceive their overall work experience, and what can happen when someone’s perception of their work experience becomes negative (Maslach, Schaufeli, & Leiter, 2001). Stress and job satisfaction are variables that relate to commitment, which appears to be a predictor of the likelihood of burnout. Attrition is the end result of burnout. The first section of this literature review will explore the variables that have been found that relate to burnout in non-teaching fields. The next section will include a discussion of burnout factors among teachers in general (non-special education). This section will be followed by a review of the literature related specifically to bumout factors among special education teachers. This chapter will conclude with a summary of the main issues and a discussion of why the researcher considers the current study important.