The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) empowers special education teachers, advocates, and professionals with practical training, trusted resources, and meaningful connections - supporting those who make a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
Happy Friday and Happy New Year! Here’s to an incredible 2026!
We’re kicking off 2026 by hosting two powerful webinars led by special education leaders in research and legislation. Register below!
Empower Learners with an Online ABA Master’s Degree
Special educators make a difference every day. The Ohio State University’s online Master of Educational Studies, Applied Behavior Analysis helps you deepen your practice by understanding evidence-based interventions that enhance learning and foster independence. This ABAI-accredited program prepares you to pursue the BCBA credential with flexible, mostly asynchronous coursework designed for working professionals.
📚 New Year. New NASET Courses.
NASET is kicking off 2026 with practical, classroom-ready learning focused on the real tools and strategies you never learned in school.
Live Now:
✅ Special Education Bootcamp ft. Stephanie DeLussey
Launching next week:✅ Teaching Math in Special Education
✅ Data and AI Integration For Education
Launching this month:✅ Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This Wednesday join Dr. Nadine Gaab, Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, for a webinar on neuroscience, early literacy, and practical strategies educators can use to identify learning differences sooner.🗓️ Wednesday, January 7th @ 7PM EST (Recording provided to registrants)
🎓 Free for NASET Members | $85 for non-members50 Years of IDEA: We’re hosting a FREE webinar with one of the co-authors
Featuring Dr. Ed W. Martin Jr., hear the story behind the most iconic piece of special education legislation from one of its co-authors as he discusses its origins, evolution since 1975, and where we go from here
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21 @ 7PM EST
🎓 FREE FOR ALLNASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week: Supporting Students with Anxiety and Managing Caseload & Compliance Like a Pro
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January Special Educator e-Journal
Perry Zirkel’s January Legal Update
Rethinking Behavior Plans: Building Executive Function Skills Instead of Managing Misbehavior by Latasha Duncan, Alexander Capo, Tahisha Merrell
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions: Literature Review by Alva Ward
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS Scientists are identifying distinct autism subtypes that could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment approaches. In a surprising discovery, researchers found that ADHD medications work differently in the brain than previously understood, upending decades of assumptions about how these drugs actually function. New research reveals how traumatic brain injury affects drug concentrations in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, with important implications for treatment. The deaf community continues debating cochlear implants, weighing medical intervention against cultural identity and pride.
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP School principals are seeking training in new skills to navigate increasingly complex educational landscapes. A disturbing investigation uncovered special needs students confined in timeout boxes at New York schools, raising urgent questions about harmful restraint practices.
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS The EEOC filed discrimination lawsuits against major employers including Wendy's over allegations involving a Columbus manager with disabilities and Horseshoe Casino and Caesars Entertainment, demonstrating ongoing workplace accessibility failures.
INSPIRING VOICES World-renowned animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin shares insights from her remarkable career, offering wisdom on neurodiversity, innovation, and advocacy.
K-12 ELA/Special Education Facilitator/Coach @ Teaching Lab (New York, NY) - $110 - $150 / hour
Teacher of Special Education @ Newark Board of Education (Newark, NJ) - $67K - $111K / year
Looking for a new role? Join the NASET Talent Network!
Your Path to BCBA Certification
Broaden your professional opportunities with Ohio State’s online Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree. This ABAI-accredited program meets coursework, degree, and supervised field experience requirements to prepare you to pursue the BCBA credential – all while continuing to work and support learners.
Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Answered, “Special Factors / Special Considerations” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
Which special education law, passed in 1973, predates IDEA?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 21 winners in December!
What’s one topic you want more resources for in 2026? Reply to this email and let us know!
“This program gave me confidence to improve clients’ quality of life.”
Ohio State’s online ABA master’s degree supports students like Michaela who want to deepen their impact with the learners they support. Through comprehensive, evidence-based learning, the program makes it possible to keep growing and making a difference.
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