Data Analysis and Accountability
Designated Teacher Shortage Areas
Identified for the Paul Douglas Scholarship
The United States Department of Education approved the following as designated teacher shortage areas for school year 2013-14: 
- Special Education
- Regular Education
Information on teacher shortage scholarships and applications is available from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) at 1-800-899-4722. Paul Douglas Scholars and individuals who have been receiving a teacher shortage scholarship in other areas should contact ISAC.
The above identified shortage areas are also eligible for payment deferral provisions of the Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL), Federal Supplemental Loan for Students (SLS), and the reduction of teaching obligation under the Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program. Federal Stafford and SLS borrowers who have questions concerning their loans, including the teacher shortage area deferment, should call the Federal Student Aid Hotline at 1-800-4FEDAID (1-800-433-3243).
Past Years
2012-13 School Year
- Special Education
2011-12 School Year
- Special Education
- Regular Education
2010-11 School Years
- Special Education
- Regular Education
2008-09 and 2009-10 School Years
- Special Education
- Regular Education
- Geographic Region:
2007-08 School Year
- Special Education
- Regular Education
- Geographic Region:
2006-07 School Year
- Special Education
- Regular Education
- Geographic Region:
2005-06 School Year
- Special Education
- Regular Education
- Geographic Region:
2004-05 School Year
- Special Education
- Regular Education
- Geographic Region:
2003-04 School Year
- Special Education (K-12)
- Regular Education
- Geographic Region:
2002-03 School Year
- Special Education (K-12)
- Regular Education (K-12)
- Geographic Region:
