This report documents the nature of teacher shortages in Connecticut for the 1987-88 school year from multiple perspectives. A general overview is provided through a statewide analysis based on totals summed across all positions. Analyses of individual positions and position categories with reference to the number of school districts with vacancies provide more detailed information on the possible existence of teacher shortages. The most precise estimate of teacher shortages in the report is made through the calculations of a teacher shortage index. Analyses are conducted on selected teacher and administrative positions to investigate whether a particular county or type of community attracted more applicants than others for the same type of position. (JD)