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! You deserve a break.
🎙️We’re less than a week away from hosting a special education podcast trio for, A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer Walk Into a NASET Webinar... learn more about November 13th below!
Boom Cards: Teach More, Plan Less
Special educators do it all: teach, track IEPs, and differentiate for every learner. Boom Cards make that balancing act easier — and smarter. These self-grading, interactive digital cards personalize instruction, collect data automatically, and keep every student engaged through instant feedback. With over 500,000 decks aligned to standards and age-respectful design, Boom Cards help you deliver high-quality instruction and reclaim your time.
The impossible choice: Do the thing, or document the thing?
You can’t add more hours to the day, but you can make every minute work harder for your students.
The Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) helps you cut through red tape, know what truly matters, and advocate with clarity and confidence.
Learn what truly matters in paperwork, the classroom, and IEP meetings, so every minute moves your students forward.
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes in special ed?
On Thursday night, get the inside scoop from a teacher, administrator, and lawyer who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is.
Real talk. Real strategies. Real results.🗓️ Thursday, November 13 @ 7PM EST
🎓 Free for NASET Members | $85 for non-members
NASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week: Prioritizing IEP Goals: Why Less Is More for Student Success and Breaking Big Skills into Manageable IEP Objectives
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Distinguished Special Education Programs in Higher Education and Adult Learning
NASET is excited to share our Inaugural Distinguished Special Education Programs in Higher Education and Adult Learning! These institutions are shaping the next generation of educators, advocates, and leaders who will continue advancing the field of special education.
📋 Explore the List Here
Help shape the next wave of special education research
NASET is proud to support PhD research focused on special education. The latest study is focused on autism stigma and newsletter readers are invited to participate.
🧩 Learn how to get involved.
November Special Educator e-Journal
Perry Zirkel’s November Legal Update
Learning Disabilities by Dr. Faye J. Jones
Partnering for Student Success: How Special Educators Can Collaborate Effectively with Administrators by Maria B. Peterson-Ahmad, PhD and Randa G. Keeley, PhD
POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS
Federal debates continue over the future of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as new leadership in Washington explores reducing the Education Department’s role in special education. Advocates have raised concerns about potential dismantling of federal oversight, warning that student protections could be weakened. A related grant funding reduction may further limit support for aspiring special education teachers. Separately, a new rule change in special education monitoring is drawing scrutiny for its potential impact on equity and accountability.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
Parents are voicing concern that students in special education are being rushed to graduate, potentially losing access to needed transition services.
WORKFORCE & ECONOMY
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that workforce participation by people with disabilities has reached a historic high, marking sustained post-pandemic growth in employment. However, family caregivers are struggling unevenly across states, as variations in pay, respite services, and benefits persist nationwide.
HEALTH & RESEARCH
The American Academy of Pediatrics has declined to recommend a drug for autism, previously promoted by the federal government, citing insufficient evidence of effectiveness. A new study suggests that maternal COVID-19 infection may modestly increase autism risk, though experts stress the need for further research. Meanwhile, researchers are examining psychosis in Deaf populations, highlighting diagnostic challenges and the importance of culturally competent care.
TECHNOLOGY & ACCESSIBILITY
Educators are increasingly exploring artificial intelligence in special education, balancing its potential for drafting IEPs and accommodations with privacy and bias concerns.
Teacher of Special Education @ Newark Board of Education (Newark, NJ) - $67K - $111K / year
Middle and Secondary Education, Full-Time Faculty @ Community College of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA) - $69K - $110K / year
Supervisor of Special Education - High School @ Downingtown Area School District (Downingtown, PA) - $123K - $148K / year
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Turn Engagement Into Evidence
IEP data, progress monitoring, and meaningful intervention — all from one platform. Boom Cards give special educators real-time insights into every learner’s progress with interactive, auto-grading activities designed to meet diverse needs. From inclusion to resource rooms, teachers rely on Boom Cards to blend fun, feedback, and measurable growth.
Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Guessed, “Norm Reference Score” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
What is the maximum number of school days a student with a disability can be removed before services must be provided to prevent a change in placement?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 28 winners in October!
Less Prep. More Progress.
Imagine cutting your prep time in half without sacrificing quality. Boom Cards’ 500,000+ self-grading, standards-aligned decks make it possible. Each Boom Cards deck delivers personalized learning, instant feedback, and automatic data collection — so you can focus on what matters most: your students.
“We live in the flicker — may it last as long as the old earth keeps rolling!"