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.
Every IEP meeting needs that one person who actually knows how to cut through the chaos.
That person could be you.
Become a Board Certified Advocate in Special Education (BCASE) and walk into meetings with:
✔️ Tools to win services for kids
✔️ Authority parents trust
✔️ Credentials schools respect
Happy National School Parent Group Appreciation Day!
📚 Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Dyslexia
On Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm EST, join Dr. David A. Kilpatrick, a leading expert in literacy and learning differences, for a hands-on workshop packed with practical tools and research-backed strategies to support students with dyslexia.
This training goes beyond theory — you’ll leave with:
The most effective ways to identify and support students with dyslexia
Step-by-step strategies to strengthen reading and decoding skills
Classroom-tested methods that boost confidence without overwhelming students
Tools you can start using the very next day
Cost:
✔ Free for NASET Members (also have free access to every monthly webinar)
✔ $75 for Non-Members
🔥 Bonus Perks:Use code NASET25TY to snag 25% off any NASET certification through 2025
Ever have a burning special education question and you didn’t know where to turn, even as a special education professional? Introducing, NASET’s Ask The Experts: our monthly sessions where you can (anonymously) ask us anything! Our first session is October 7 at 4pm EST. Anyone can ask a question, but only members have access to the live sessions (they’ll be recorded).
👉 Ask Our Special Ed Experts Anything!
NASET Support Squad: Download of the Week
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This fall, NASET will be recognizing Higher Education and Adult Learning Institution Special Education Programs that support the next generation of special education leaders. We’d love to learn who you’d like to see celebrated!
👉 Share your recommendations here!
POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS Congress is pushing back on proposed changes to disability programs, showing bipartisan resistance to certain reforms. The Education Department will emphasize patriotic education in grant competitions, shifting funding priorities. A lawsuit seeks to loosen eligibility requirements for intellectual disability services, potentially expanding access to support programs. Social Security SSI benefits are expected to rise, providing some financial relief for recipients. Meanwhile, disabled student loan borrowers are eligible for debt relief but aren't receiving it. The CDC's work-from-home policies for employees with disabilities face scrutiny.
HEALTH POLICY & MISINFORMATION CONCERNS Federal officials announced new autism guidance involving Tylenol and leucovorin treatments, sparking debate about unfounded claims that raise misinformation concerns. The announcements have created public health whiplash as renewed autism plans stoke fresh fears among medical professionals. PBS examines what to know about leucovorin, the unproven autism treatment being promoted.
EDUCATION & LEARNING Stanford research explores neurodiversity in teens and advocacy approaches. New insights show that literacy for students with learning disabilities requires a balanced approach to instruction.
LEGAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS Publix and an ABA therapy firm are engaged in a legal battle over $15 million in medical bills, highlighting ongoing disputes in autism treatment funding.
INSPIRING ACHIEVEMENTS Two men with disabilities climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, demonstrating remarkable determination and challenging perceptions about what people with disabilities can accomplish. In medical innovation, researchers discover how a tooth brought sight to the blind, showcasing breakthrough treatments for vision restoration.
4% of students served under IDEA have emotional disturbances
Are you making one of the 11 common IEP mistakes?
We can help you fix that.
Purchase the replay of our incredible IEPs That Work webinar with Stephanie DeLussey, author of The Intentional IEP.
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This Week's Question:
What is the term for instructional strategies that provide multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement?
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