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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University of San Diego for graduate-level extension credit! Plus we always love hearing from you in the Break Room and sharing our free resources - read on!
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Hello from the NASET Break Room - our quick pulse check on the state of special education based on trending posts and questions we saw online this week.
Last Week:
Have you ever been physically hurt by a student at work?
Yes, and it was reported and taken seriously ✅ (19%)
Yes, and nothing was done about it 😔 (21%)
Have you ever seen a special ed teacher infantilize an older student?
Yes, and it bothered me deeply 😔 (24%)
No, never seen it in my school ✅ (24%)
Has AI ever been used in your school to help with IEPs or special ed paperwork?Yes and I actually love it 🤖✅ (45%)
Have you ever had a colleague refuse to sign an IEP document?
Yes, and it was resolved quickly 😮💨
Yes, and it became a real problem 😳
No but I've witnessed it 👀
Never experienced this ✅
Do you think AI should be used to help write IEP goals?
Yes, with teacher review 🤖✅
Only as a starting point 🤔
No, it should stay human-driven 🙅♀️
Depends on the student 👶
If you've been physically injured at work, did your school make any structural changes afterward?
Yes, immediately ✅
They acknowledged it but nothing changed 😔
It was treated like my fault 😤
I've never been injured 🙏
NASET has officially partnered with the University of San Diego!
What does that mean for you? Our board certifications, EDS courses, PSPP, and short courses are now eligible for graduate-level extension credit through USD's Division of Professional & Continuing Education. Official USD transcript, regionally accredited university and units that districts may accept for salary lane advancement.
NASET is an approved provider in New York (CTLE), Pennsylvania (Act 48), Texas (TEA-CPE), Illinois, Washington State, and Nevada. Plus, we have confirmed teachers in many additional states can earn credit through district-level approvals.
On Wednesday May 13th at 7pm EST, we're welcoming Dr. Connie Kasari - Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Psychiatry at UCLA and founding member of UCLA's Center for Autism Research and Treatment - for a live session on one of the most overlooked challenges in inclusive education.
Beyond the Classroom Walls: Supporting Autistic Students During Recess, Transitions, and Unstructured Time in Inclusive Settings
Recess. Hallway transitions. Lunch. These are the moments that shape belonging - and the moments most IEP teams never address. Dr. Kasari brings 30+ years of federally funded research directly to you with practical strategies you can use immediately. 💙
📅 Wednesday, May 13 @ 7PM EST
Free for Members / $85 for Non-Member
🎓 Register here!
From the NASET Vault
NASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week Creating Accessible Classroom Materials for Diverse Learners and Supporting Students with Sensory Needs in the Classroom Scroll down to instantly download ⬇️
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
SPECIAL EDUCATION OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY
ACCESSIBILITY & TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION RESEARCH & TEACHER WORKFORCE
MEDICAL RESEARCH & NEURODEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC ISSUES
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Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Answered, “Florence County School District Four v. Carter.” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
What confidence interval is most commonly reported around standardized test scores in psychoeducational evaluations?
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