Join us for a session on the Educator Shortages in Special Education Toolkit, a comprehensive resource co-developed by CEEDAR and the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders to guide state and district teams in diagnosing and addressing shortages of special education teachers. This interactive toolkit pairs short-term strategies to meet immediate staffing needs with long-term, systemic approaches to attract, prepare, and retain an effective special education workforce, complemented by practical tools, data supports, and facilitation guidance.
Join a CEEDAR Center staff member to explore CEEDAR’s new online Mentoring & Induction Resource Hub. Designed for education leaders, the hub supports the creation and improvement of induction and mentoring programs that strengthen teacher development and retention and promote improved student learning. Resources include universal toolkits and professional learning materials, along with state-specific examples from CEEDAR’s national network.
In this resource session, the CEEDAR Apprenticeship Team will share tools and resources to support state education agencies, educator preparation programs, and local education agencies in designing, implementing, and scaling Educator Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
This session provides an overview of High-Leverage Practice (HLP) resources designed to support effective, evidence-based instruction and intervention. Participants will review curated tools, resources, and guidance for implementation, and explore strategies for integrating HLP resources into daily practice across a variety of roles and settings.
This session will share several high value resources for principal preparation program faculty, PK-12 leaders, and LEA/SEAs in their work to prepare, develop, and advocate for capable leaders who support students with disabilities.
This session cuts through the AI hype and shows how to turn insight into classroom action. You’ll explore practical, responsible ways AI can support teaching decisions, personalize learning, and amplify human expertise. Expect clear, actionable strategies for AI integration.
Implementation is not an event, it is a process. Whether using something new, scaling an established program or practice or supporting an initiative comprised of multiple programs and practices, successful implementation takes intentional planning and time. Come explore SISEP’s Implementation Stages Planning Tool, a tool teams use to systematically shape implementation through a stage-based approach, and leave with a tool to start your journey.
This session will share personal examples of AACTE’s advocacy, interactions with states, and how state affiliates work.
In this session, participants will receive a quick overview of the services and resources provided by NASDTEC. These include: the Model Code of Ethics for Educators; National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics; Educator Identification Clearinghouse; Licensure KnowledgeBase; and the NASDTEC Academy trainings (e.g., Effectively Engaging with the Media and the Public, Prevention and Correction: An Overview). Come join us to learn about these items and how your organization can join us.
This session provides an overview of the Delivering Resources, Education, Access, and Education (DREAM) Center’s universal technical assistance (TA) resources for institutions seeking federal funding to prepare special education and related services personnel. Attendees will learn how DREAM supports grant proposal development, program revitalization, and grant management through practical tools, recorded webinars, and on-demand resources that strengthen programs and build sustainable capacity.
Participants will explore BranchED’s evolving Resource Portal and learn how it supports educator preparation and professional learning. The session will highlight how the portal serves teacher educators and PK–12 partners through curated resources, online learning opportunities, and timely content designed to advance effective teaching practices. Participants will walk away with concrete examples of how high-quality, research-based resources can strengthen instructional decision-making, enhance practice-based learning, and support continuous improvement across educator preparation programs. Attendees will leave knowing where to find relevant resources, what’s new, and how to apply them in their daily work.
Discover how the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) helps states align and strengthen their special education systems across critical areas including effective instruction, general supervision, and SEA leadership. Learn about NCSI’s comprehensive resources, personalized state liaison support, and collaborative learning opportunities designed to help states both achieve compliance and build capacity for continuous improvement in outcomes for students with disabilities.
This session provides a focused overview of the professional learning, tools, and supports available through the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). Participants will learn how to access and leverage CASE resources to strengthen leadership practice, stay informed, and support improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
This resource session will provide participants with critical resources related to IEP development and implementation, specially designed instruction, and special education law for educator preparation programs and state level professional development.
In this session, we will share research-based resources for teacher and leader preparation aligned with the science of learning and development.
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