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! We hope you get to enjoy some good weekend weather!
We’re introducing a new section called the break room where you can share your takes on the week’s special ed topics - we can’t wait to hear your opinion! Read on!
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Introducing the NASET Break Room - our quick pulse check on the state of special education based on trending posts and questions from around the web.
When a parent comes to an IEP meeting with their own advocate, what's your first reaction?
Relieved 😮💨 - it keeps everyone accountable
Nervous 😬 - it usually means conflict
Neutral 🤷♀️ - just another meeting
Depends entirely on the advocate 👀
Should special education classrooms have mandatory cameras installed?Absolutely 📷 - it protects students AND teachers
No way 🚫 - it's surveillance that destroys professional trust
Only if parents can access the footage 👀
Yes, but only after a confirmed incident 📋
When a student with a disability is placed in a general ed classroom, who is really driving that decision?
What's actually best for the student 💙
Budget cuts disguised as inclusion 💸
Administrative pressure to hit compliance numbers 📊
A genuine team decision every time ✅
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NASET is officially a New York CTLE approved provider! New York joins Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington State, Illinois and Nevada. Additionally, many states accept NASET courses via district-level approvals! 🙌
We just launched our Special Education Advocate Directory!
✅ NASET BCASE Certified? List Your Practice Today!→
Join hundreds of your colleagues on Tuesday Night for (teaching) math class!
Dr. Sarah King, University of Hawai'i, will help demystify math education for special education and provide practical evidence-based math strategies for one of the most under-resourced topics in our field!
📅 Tuesday, April 14 @ 7PM EST
Free for Members / $85 for Non-Member
🎓 Register here!
April Special Educator e-Journal
Perry Zirkel’s April Legal Update
Using a Classroom Microphone to Increase Student Engagement during Brain Breaks in a Special Day Class by Hapibel Duque
Collaborating Between Schools and Culturally Diverse Families of Students with Disabilities by Mattie Davis
NASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week Collaborating with Related Service Providers and Teaching Self Regulation Strategies Scroll down to instantly download ⬇️
Participate in academic research: A Study of Instructional Self-Efficacy and Professional Outcomes Among Secondary Level (grades 6-12) Special Education Teachers 📋 Complete the Survey Today→
Autism Acceptance Month: 15% Off All NASET Autism Courses Through May 1st, save 15% on NASET autism courses - use code: ASDMONTH15
NASET short PD courses on Autism, Criteria for Determining Eligibility and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
POLICY & FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS
EDUCATION RESEARCH & TEACHER WORKFORCE
SPECIAL EDUCATION OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Looking for a new role? Join the NASET Talent Network!
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Drexel’s ABAI-Verified online programs give you a data-driven approach to understanding behavior and teaching new skills, especially for individuals with autism. You’ll gain hands-on experience and access to specialized concentrations that align with your goals. Prepare for advanced practice and new career opportunities.
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This Week's Question:
What Section of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal digital materials to be accessible?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 14 winners in March!
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