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We have TWO exciting January webinars with iconic hosts and you can still close out 2025 with 25% off (25NASET25)! Learn more below!
Join the crew that gets it.
Special educators don’t just teach. You adapt, advocate, problem-solve, and make impossible things happen every day. You deserve resources that actually work and a community that understands the chaos.
Get expert-led webinars, ready-to-use tools, discounted certifications, and support from 4,500+ colleagues who speak your language. No fluff. Just the things that make your job easier.
⏰ Our course savings end in 20 Days
Stephanie DeLussey's Special Education Bootcamp is live NOW and you can lock in 25% off with code 25NASET25 before December 31st. (This code works on every NASET course this month.)Plus, three brand-new courses launch in January 2026:
✅ Teaching Math in Special Education
✅ Data and AI Integration For Education
✅ Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The earlier we understand a child’s learning profile, the more powerfully we can intervene.
We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful webinar led by Dr. Nadine Gaab, Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, that brings together neuroscience, early literacy, and practical early-identification strategies every educator can use.Dr. Gaab will explain how the pediatric brain develops, how learning differences emerge, and which early signs reliably signal risk for dyslexia and other learning disabilities. She’ll also walk through the latest research-backed screening tools — including EarlyBird Education, which she co-founded — to help schools identify challenges before they become long-term barriers.
This is an essential session for educators supporting early learners, early intervention, or data-driven decision-making.
🗓️ Wednesday, January 7th @ 7PM EST (Recording provided to registrants)
🎓 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 List50 Years of IDEA: We’re hosting a free webinar with one of the co-authors
Featuring Dr. Ed W. Martin Jr., hear the story behind the most iconic piece of special education legislation from one of its co-authors as he discusses its origins, evolution since 1975, and where we go from here.
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21 @ 7PM EST
🎓 FREE FOR ALLNASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week: Education Leadership Toolkit and Fading Adult Support
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From the NASET Vault
Bullying of Children: Stigmatizing Disability Using Ableist Language: Effects
POLICY & LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS The Supreme Court will hear a case on intellectual disability, examining the role of IQ tests in a capital punishment case. A federal court rejected a state effort related to education funding disputes. Congress is considering a crackdown on companies falsely claiming veteran or disabled ownership status. Montana courts are weighing special education funding challenges. Six recent lawsuits allege ADA violations at work, highlighting ongoing workplace accessibility issues.
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS Research published in JAMA provides new insights into traumatic brain injury outcomes. University of Washington researchers find that mild traumatic brain injury outcomes vary significantly among patients. Researchers say ethical guidelines are needed as families turn to unproven autism treatments. Psychology Today explores why autistic people are so generous with strangers, examining prosocial behaviors. The Einstein Syndrome turns 25, marking a quarter-century since the concept was introduced. University of Rochester researchers examine whether blindness can be cured, exploring vision loss restoration possibilities.
EDUCATION & STUDENT SUPPORT One district is getting secondary teachers up to speed on reading support, addressing literacy gaps across grade levels.
POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill individuals, creating more inclusive social connections.
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, “Dyslexia.” View the winners list here!
This Week's Question:
What term refers to academic supports that change how students learn material without changing expectations?
Correctly answer 3 or more trivia questions each month to be eligible for a gift card! We had 28 winners in November!
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