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 and we hope your week has a soft landing!
We’re excited to share our newest state approvals and downloads for the week with you. Also, don’t forget to try your hand at this week’s trivia!
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It’s finally Spring and the perfect time to explore completing your Professional Development hours before the school year ends! Whether you need 1 or 118 hours, NASET can support your PD goals today! 📚
NASET is working through all 50 states! We are now an approved provider in the State of Illinois! We have also confirmed that the states of Florida, North Carolina, Kansas and West Virginia approve PD at the district level! If you have any questions in those states let us know! They join our approvals in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington State and more are on the way. ✅
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! 🎓 Register here!
📅 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 families 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 Support Squad Downloads of the Week Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) with Disabilities and Fading Supports to Promote Student Independence Scroll down to instantly download ⬇️
From the NASET Vault
POLICY & FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS The Education Department may offload special education soon, with advocates warning of serious consequences for students. Social Security is eyeing SSI reforms that could affect disability benefits. A major lawsuit examines the fight to stay home and how it could upend disability care, challenging institutional placement practices.
LITERACY & READING INSTRUCTION One reading skill might be responsible for many older students' academic struggles. A new report examines older readers and literacy academic standards, revealing gaps in age-appropriate instruction. Childhood reading became Oklahoma's top policy focus, driving statewide reforms. Michigan lawmakers are taking aim at the state's K-12 literacy crisis, proposing sweeping changes.
TEACHER WORKFORCE & STUDENT BEHAVIOR Analysis reveals what teacher turnover looked like during COVID-19, with lasting implications for staffing. Teachers say student behavior has made the job almost impossible, reaching crisis levels in many schools. One school is using AI to address student behavior problems, employing technology for intervention.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES Research shows that shaping schools to fit students with disabilities leads to academic gains, validating inclusive design principles.
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS A randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of coping interventions on mental well-being in parents of preschool children with special needs. Research explores frameworks of childhood ADHD, reviewing inhibitory control and reward systems. Scientists studied dynamic behavioral and neural correlates of letter-speech sound learning in typical and dyslexic readers. A three-wave longitudinal study examined peer bullying, ADHD symptoms, and internet gaming disorder among adolescents. A systematic review and meta-analysis explored the neuroanatomy of developmental language disorder, identifying brain structure patterns.
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS A jury found Meta platforms harm children, prompting school districts to consider legal action.
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Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Answered, “30 Days.” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
Which assessment principle requires tests to be administered in a child's native language?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 22 winners in February!
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