Teacher Shortage Areas 2024-2025

The 2024-2025 teacher shortage areas have been approved by the US Department of Education. The approved shortage areas for 2024-2025 are as follows:

Declared Areas – All levels unless noted

Bilingual/English as a Second Language
Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
Computer Science/Technology Applications
English Language Arts and Reading (secondary level only)
Mathematics (secondary level only)
Special Education

The following are critical shortage areas allowing individuals to apply for TEACH Grants and/or Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

Bilingual/English as a Second Language
Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
Computer Science/Technology Applications
Special Education