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! Here’s to an energizing start to March!
We’re now Texas TEA-CPE AND Washington State approved! We continue to work on continuing education approvals across the country!
Don’t forget to ask us about our group certification and membership pricing and to let us know what topics you would like us to create content for!
Advance Your Special Education Career Online
Ready to deepen your impact? The University of Cincinnati's online M.Ed. in Special Education offers flexible, 100% online learning with three concentration paths: Licensure with Reading Endorsement, Complex Needs Support, or Transition to Work Leadership. Choose the path that fits your goals while balancing work and life. Financial aid available. UC ranked #2 online program in Ohio. Start this spring, summer, or fall.
As of February 26th, NASET certification and course content is Washington State, Texas TEA-CPE and Pennsylvania ACT 48 approved! 👉 Explore our state by state guide and our admin approval templates!
Refer a friend or colleague to NASET and you both get 5% off! If they make a purchase, you get 20% off your next purchase! 👉 Make a referral today!
NASET now has 3 month payment plans! 👉 Explore Certifications Today
Building Transition Plans That Actually Work
Dr. Deidre Gilley from Baylor University is joining us to share the research-backed strategies to provide students with intellectual disabilities clear, individualized paths to employment, independence, and community life.
All registrants get access to the recording + a professional development certificate.
📅 Tuesday March 17 @ 7PM EST
Free for Members (who can access to ALL webinars for $75 / year)
$85 for Non-Members
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a 5-module course which will feature quarterly live expert sessions. 👉 Enroll Today
NASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week: Understanding and Implementing IEP Goals in Daily Instruction and Strengthening Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving for Diverse Learners 👉 Scroll down to instantly download
From the NASET vault
Classroom Management Series: Managing a Special Education Classroom Means Managing Adults, Too
Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Answered, “Triennial Re-Evaluation” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
What section of the IEP describes the student's current academic and functional performance?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 25 winners in January!
Looking for a new role? Join the NASET Talent Network!
Master's in Special Education, Your Way
Earn your M.Ed. in Special Education completely online with the University of Cincinnati. Pick from three concentrations including licensure with reading endorsement or complex needs support. Financial aid available. Part-time flexibility fits your schedule. Transfer up to nine graduate credits. Make a bigger difference for students with disabilities while advancing your career on your terms. Enroll spring, summer, or fall.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENTS Three charts show how special education enrollment keeps growing, particularly in autism categories under IDEA. On a related note, more students now have access to school counselors according to new data. A shocking investigation found overuse of seclusion and restraint in a district, raising serious civil rights questions. Private equity is increasingly taking over autism therapy centers, raising concerns about profit motives versus patient care.
POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS Louisiana is getting modest leeway from the Education Department, raising questions about more waivers to come. The Education Department will send more of its programs to other agencies, continuing the reorganization. In a surprising move, the Supreme Court struck down tariffs in a case brought by educational toy companies. A new federal law has extended respite care programs for families caring for individuals with disabilities. An official pick says "we should not leave any stones unturned" on autism, signaling potential policy shifts.
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS New ADHD research challenges former assumptions about the condition. The Smithsonian reports that autism may not be a male-dominated condition after all - women may have it just as often but get diagnosed later in life. Families are calling for increased access to early autism diagnoses and interventions. Durham University researchers developed new approaches for identifying specific learning difficulties.
CURRICULUM & MATERIALS A critical gap exists for older struggling readers, with few books tailored to their needs - described as "an absolute wasteland." Looking for SEL's benefits? Good implementation is key, experts emphasize.
What’s one topic you want more resources for this year? Reply to this email and let us know!
Level Up Your Special Education Expertise
University of Cincinnati's online M.Ed. in Special Education prepares you for leadership roles in K-12 education, advocacy, rehabilitation, and community support. Three specialized tracks including Transition to Work Endorsement and Special Education Leadership. Fully online format with part-time flexibility. Transfer up to nine credits. Start this spring, summer, or fall and build the skills to transform lives of individuals with disabilities.
“We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.”