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.
Happy Friday and Happy December! Hope your weekend is cozy!
We’re closing out 2025 with 25% off (25NASET25) and are excited to share our newest courses and events! Learn more below!
The Support You’ve Been Waiting For
Every week throws some new chaos your way: last-minute cancellations, IEP curveballs, admin “quick asks” that aren’t quick. You shouldn’t have to white-knuckle your job without real backup. NASET membership gives you the tools, clarity, and community that actually make your work easier.
New Courses and Discounts to end 2025!
We are proud to continue to bring you always relevant, practical, and engaging special education content to enhance your skills and knowledge and the line-up offers you tons of ways to improve student outcomes:
✅ Special Education Bootcamp in partnership with Stephanie DeLussey
✅ Teaching Math in Special Education
✅ Data and AI Integration For Education
✅ Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Get 25% off all NASET courses through December 31st with code 25NASET25
Discipline in special education is high-stakes and missteps carry real consequences.
Join our final webinar of the year for a clear breakdown of what every educator, school, and family must know when disability and discipline collide, and how to safeguard student rights while staying fully compliant.
Featuring Legal Services NYC, this is the essential conversation you cannot afford to miss.🗓️ Tuesday, December 9 @ 7PM EST
🎓 Free for NASET Members | $85 for non-members
The First-Ever List of Higher Ed Programs Shaping Special Education's Future
For 20 years, NASET has recognized K-12 excellence. Now we're honoring the colleges and universities training the next generation of special educators and advocates.
📋 See Who Made the Inaugural ListNASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week: Parent Advocacy Toolkit and Extended School Year Eligibility
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December Special Educator e-Journal
Perry Zirkel’s November Legal Update
Effectiveness of Literacy Approaches for Students with Disabilities and Second Language Learners By Shannon Dix
General Education Teachers in the Inclusive Classroom: How Prepared are they? By Benja Short-Lindros
Screen Time and ADHD: Implications For Families Raising Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder By Raena Lee Whittingham Thelwell Eccles
POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS Twenty states are pushing back as the Education Department hands programs to other agencies, with advocates pushing to keep programs for children with disabilities. Funding has ended for school mental health projects after a roller coaster year. To address the disability caregiver crisis, federal officials are looking to AI as a potential solution. As IDEA marks 50 years, experts examine how the landmark law changed education. Questions arise about what education's omission as a professional degree would mean for teacher preparation.
RESEARCH & HEALTH DEVELOPMENTS New CDC guidance on vaccines and autism raises concerns about misinformation from medical professionals. Research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry examines long-term outcomes associated with adolescent ADHD symptomatology in a birth cohort study. The Economist explores why autism should not be treated as a single condition. The New York Times examines masking behaviors in autism and ADHD. The FDA has approved new glasses to slow nearsightedness in children. University at Buffalo researchers provide new concussion primary care guidelines. Exemptions for ADHD drugs in MLB have dropped to a record low of 54.
HIGHER EDUCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS The Atlantic examines the growing fight over expanding accommodations at elite universities, raising questions about accessibility and fairness.
POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS Sensory-friendly Santa visits are coming to hundreds of malls, creating more inclusive holiday experiences for children with sensory sensitivities.
Part-Time Special Education Teacher (Direct Instruction, No Case Management) @ Results Learning (Denver, Colorado) - $65K - $72K / year
Teacher of Special Education @ Newark Board of Education (Newark, NJ) - $67K - $111K / year
Looking for a new role? Join the NASET Talent Network!
Built for busy educators and professionals, Drexel’s Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis deliver evidence-based skills you can use immediately. Choose a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Advanced ABA, or Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness. Gain real-world experience through community partnerships.
Shout Out to Last Week’s Winners Who Correctly Guessed, “The point in testing where a student is presumed to have reached their limit and is unlikely to answer any further items correctly.” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
What Specific Learning Disability may be affected by a recent redefinition?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 28 winners in November!
Elevate Your Impact.
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.
“To teach is to learn twice."