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.
It’s Friday, Spring is in the air and you deserve a relaxing weekend!
We have some more continuing ed updates, a webinar on teaching math, and more resources to end the week - read on!
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TUESDAY April 14th: Teaching Math in Special Education!
Join Dr. Sarah King from the University of Hawai’i on Tuesday, April 14th at 7pm EST as she provides evidence-based and culturally responsive strategies for one of the most under-resourced areas in special education: Math!
Dr. King leads Project SCALE-UP, a federally funded grant working to expand the evidence-based "Fraction Face-Off" intervention - the webinar will equip you with practical approaches to math education in your classroom!
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📅 Tuesday, April 14 @ 7PM EST
Free for Members / $85 for Non-Members
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NASET launched our Inaugural Recognized Special Education Summer Camp Program Listing. The listing serves as a resource to help identify summer programs where their children can enjoy a wonderful summer filled with new friendships, supportive staff, and a safe and healthy environment to grow. 😎 Explore The List Today!
NASET is a state proved provider in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington State and we have more on the way. Additionally, many states accept district-level approvals! ✅
Get a Sneak Peek of Ask the Experts! On Tuesday March 24th at 4pm EST, non-members are invited to join Dr. Mary L. Donaldson who brings 40+ years across public, charter, and higher ed in Alaska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, for 60 minutes of real answers to your special education questions. Yes, even anonymously.
👉 Submit a Question and Register→
NASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week Preparing for and Participating in IEP Meetings and Using Small-Group Instruction Effectively in Special Education Scroll down to instantly download ⬇️
From the NASET Vault
POLICY & FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS Governors are promoting special education initiatives in annual state addresses, elevating the issue to priority status. The Office for Civil Rights found that DC discriminated against students with disabilities, resulting in federal intervention. Congress is advancing education bills on literacy and science of reading, alongside debates. Air travel accessibility faces setbacks as wheelchair regulations are on hold. Arizona is considering a three-year education degree to address teacher shortages. Pediatricians are navigating vaccine guidance changes amid shifting CDC recommendations.
ACCESSIBILITY & LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS Major airports will be required to have adult-size changing tables, addressing a critical accessibility gap. Lyft was pushed to improve accessibility through a legal settlement, expanding transportation options for riders with disabilities.
STUDENT NEEDS & SCHOOL READINESS Young students increasingly lack basic skills like toileting and tying shoes, creating challenges for educators. Schools are examining their role in preventing misbehavior before it starts, taking proactive approaches.
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS Nature published research on autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan, examining dynamic symptom trajectories and multidimensional support frameworks. Another study explores the pathway of early detection, diagnosis, and intervention for autistic children, identifying best practices.
DISABILITY RIGHTS & ADVOCACY A new ad campaign implores people to move on from the R-word, continuing decades-long language advocacy. NPR examines how a 1978 Denver act of civil disobedience helped propel disability rights, marking a pivotal moment in the movement.
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