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It’s Friday! Hopefully you’re back in the post-holiday school groove!
Be sure to register below for our first free webinar of the year celebrating the 50th anniversary of IDEA. Let us know what topics you’d like to see us cover in webinars and short courses this year by replying to today’s newsletter!
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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.
We’re kicking off 2026 with new practical, classroom-ready courses focused on the real tools and strategies you can use today.
Live Now:
✅ Special Education Bootcamp ft. Stephanie DeLussey
Launching this month:
50 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: Culturally Responsive IEP Teams and Functional Goals that Prepare Students for Life After School
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From the NASET Vault
POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS A federal judge in Washington is weighing an ACLU lawsuit challenging HHS funding cuts to Head Start programs amid widespread layoffs. Iowa became the first state awarded an ESEA waiver under the current administration, setting a precedent for flexibility in education policy. Legal battles continue as lawsuits challenge Education Department funding cuts to full-service community schools, which provide wraparound services to vulnerable students. Significant changes to Medicaid eligibility are on the horizon, potentially affecting millions of Americans with disabilities who rely on the program for essential services.
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS Breakthrough research is developing new autism tests using skin, hair, and antibodies that could enable earlier and less invasive diagnosis. A study published in JAMA Network Open examines ADHD and methylphenidate use in children, tracking impacts on BMI and height into adulthood. New research in Nature reveals the pressure and coping strategies of caregivers raising children with autism spectrum disorder in rural areas, highlighting unique challenges faced by families with limited access to services.
EDUCATION & STUDENT SUPPORT Teachers are implementing strategies to reacclimate students after winter break, helping them transition back to classroom routines and academic focus.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis @ Manhattanville University, School of Education (Remote) - $71K - $81K / year
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.
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This Week's Question:
Which medical device has led to debates about medical intervention v.s. cultural identity?
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