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https://volsonline.utk.edu/program/certificates/special-education-interventionist-k-8-6-12/
Nov 6, 2025 - The University of Tennessee’s online Graduate Certificate in Special Education Interventionist K-8 & 6-12 focuses on intervention work for exceptional...
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https://www.the74million.org/article/federal-oversight-of-special-education-in-new-orleans-could-soon-end-2/
The decision, if it comes to pass, would come at the request of the Louisiana Department of Education and the Orleans Parish School Board.
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https://19thnews.org/2025/10/special-education-cuts-parents/
Oct 21, 2025 - The president called the layoffs a part of cuts to “Democrat programs,” but children across the nation would be impacted.
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Then-Board-Visual-Schedule-Flipbooks-EDITABLE-for-Special-Education-3253360
Nov 20, 2025 - If you are looking for an individual schedule book, visual schedules, or a first then board, this Positive Behavior Support resource has it all! Please note:...
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https://www.edweek.org/products/whitepaper/roundtable-essentials-for-a-high-quality-special-education-program
In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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https://www.dailydot.com/news/5000-accidental-tip/
Jun 25, 2025 - Special education teacher Linda Mathiesen spent months fighting to get her money back after accidentally tipping $5,000 at a vape shop.
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https://www.frontlineeducation.com/who-we-serve/special-ed-directors/
Feb 3, 2025 - Don’t let a lack of educator time and collaboration sabotage student success. Encourage Student Growth, Track Progress, and Simplify Compliance At
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https://www.uwsp.edu/programs/certification/early-childhood-special-education-add-on-certification/
Dec 3, 2025 - The Special Education Add-On Certification program provides opportunities for licensed teachers to gain valuable knowledge and experience and add a new license...
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https://www.ipsea.org.uk/
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) - helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the...
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https://news.westernu.ca/2025/08/western-faculty-of-education-grad-joey-mcdowell/
Sep 3, 2025 - Compassion for children led Joey McDowell to Western's Faculty of Education, kickstarting a career supporting vulnerable students through special education
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https://www.bestcolleges.com/education/masters/special-education/affordable/
Don't look at a school's sticker price alone. Read on to find the best affordable online master's in special education programs.
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https://www.nhasea.org/
NHASEA is a non-profit based in Concord NH. Most of our members are directors, assistant directors or coordinators of special education in public and private...
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https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2024/07/22/bringing-real-life-skills-to-virtual-special-education/
Jul 22, 2024 - As technology evolves, digital learning tools play an increasingly vital role in special education, helping to create inclusive environments.
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https://moreland.edu/resources/blog-insights/clayton-county-public-schools-building-a-strong-team-of-special-education-teachers-in-georgia?category=school-leadership-resources
Nov 26, 2024 - It’s long been a challenge to hire special education teachers, but post-COVID, special-ed classrooms are even harder to fill.
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https://volsonline.utk.edu/program/certificates/special-education-comprehensive-k-12/
Nov 6, 2025 - Learn about the University of Tennessee’s online Graduate Certificate in Special Education Comprehensive K–12 for those who aspire to teach exceptional...
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https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/pace-california-special-education-teacher-shortage-report
A severe special education teacher shortage threatens the ability to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, who often have the greatest needs but...
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https://theaplus.org/preferred-partners/partners-in-special-education/
Jul 19, 2022 - Partners in Special Education (PSE) is a California state certified, Non-Public Agency (NPA) providing special education and related services to charter...
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https://www.physoc.org/physiological-news/summer-2025-issue-136/
Physiology News: 2025 Education and Teaching Special Issue, is packed with useful insights, tips and advice from educators. Read now
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https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/special-education
This section examines several key issues involved in special education services as mandated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),...
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https://crpe.org/unlocking-potential-rethinking-whats-special-about-special-education/
Oct 31, 2025 - Unlocking Potential Rethinking What’s “Special” About Special Education Explore the Data Join the datasprint Read the white paper Join the Discussion...
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https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/10/05/massachusetts-special-education-schools-federal-review
Oct 5, 2023 - Citing concerns from families and advocates, the federal government is demanding state education officials turn over a slew of documents as it questions...
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visuals-and-Positive-Behavior-Supports-for-Autism-and-Special-Education-2600346
Nov 17, 2025 - Before you download, please note that this product is also available as a part of the Life-Changing Starter Kit for Special Education.Start your school year...
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https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations
Learn more about discretionary grants that aim to improve education outcomes for under-represented groups and other special populations.
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https://www.frontlineeducation.com/special-programs/special-ed-software/
May 12, 2025 - Simplify special programs management with Frontline’s K-12 software. Streamline IEPs, 504 plans, Medicaid, and student services—all in one compliant system.
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https://www.uwsp.edu/programs/certification/cross-categorical-special-education-add-on-certification/
Dec 3, 2025 - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has proudly offered certifications in special education since 1972. The Cross Categorical Special Education (SPEC ED)...
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https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/index.aspx
Explore Maryland's special education services and support for students with disabilities and their families.
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https://iff-education.org/un-special-envoy-gordon-browns-remarks-at-the-transforming-education-pre-summit/
UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Education Commission Chair Gordon Brown delivered the following remarks at the Transforming Financing for Education...
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https://gamesneo.club/2024/03/21/master-of-education-in-special-education/
Mar 21, 2024 - As educators, we are familiar with the challenges and rewards in the field of special education. In a bid to enhance the skills.
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https://neccuae.org/
Oct 5, 2022 - Students Enrolled at MRC-NECC BCBAs Employed at MRC-NECC Dedicated Employees Helping Children With Autism Doctoral Staff Across a Variety of Disciplines...
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https://capitalandmain.com/future-of-special-education-at-risk-teachers-say-as-trump-moves-to-cut-staff-and-programs
Nov 20, 2025 - Special education teachers fear the Trump administration’s funding cuts and layoffs will unravel progress for millions of students with disabilities.
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https://theconversation.com/trump-administrations-layoffs-would-gut-department-overseeing-special-education-eliminating-parents-last-resort-267684
All children have the right to an adequate education. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services helps parents navigate their children’s...
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WH-Questions-Bundle-Special-Education-Speech-Therapy-IEP-Goals-Visuals-4612885
Oct 7, 2025 - Boost communication in special education with WH Question cards with visuals the BUNDLE. Ideal for speech therapy, these cards aid in understanding and...
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https://www.accessliving.org/defending-our-rights/education/
Jun 5, 2023 - We ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education. We hold Chicago Public Schools accountable and advocate for education policy reform.
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https://www.channelkindness.org/special-education-journey/
Aug 10, 2021 - Keagan is many things to me…my big sister, my mentor, my biggest supporter, my study buddy, and my workout partner. Keagan was also born with a variety...
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https://www.ei-ie.org/en/item/31741:teaching-students-with-special-education-needs-takeaways-from-talis-2024
Classrooms are becoming more diverse, and more students around the world have identified special education needs (SEN). But it is relatively common for schools...
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https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/pep-talk-episode-42--rethinking-special-education-dispute-resolution-at-idea-s-50th-anniversary
On this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews two of the authors of AASA's new report Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA’s...
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https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/19/ed-department-sheds-several-offices-but-spares-special-ed/31746/
Dec 10, 2025 - As the Trump administration takes sweeping steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the agency is still deciding what the future holds for special...
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https://presence.com/special-education-services/
Oct 7, 2025 - Special education related services: teletherapy support for speech, occupational therapy, behavioral health, and evaluations in schools.
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https://presence.com/about/who-we-serve/prek-12/
Oct 23, 2025 - PreK-12 special education solutions: teletherapy services supporting schools, students & families with speech, OT & mental health support.
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https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-special-education-disabilities-complaints
Jul 30, 2025 - Idaho students with disabilities have worse outcomes than many of their peers in other states, according to federal data. Parents say it can take months to...
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https://richmondside.org/2025/11/24/wccusd-union-no-confidence-vote-in-wccusd-special-education-director/
Dec 2, 2025 - Report shows district spent millions on private equity-owned special education contracts instead of hiring staff, creating dysfunction.
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https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/11/03/how-ai-is-streamlining-special-education/
Nov 3, 2025 - As special education teams face mounting caseloads and staffing challenges, AI can relieve administrative strain and strengthen compliance.
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https://www.n2y.com/polaris/
Apr 29, 2025 - Experience innovative special education software. Elevate IEP writing with n2y Polaris. Streamline your processes. Explore the benefits now!
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https://alison.com/course/teaching-special-needs-education
This teacher training course explains how to create an inclusive classroom environment that meets the special educational and psychological needs of children.
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https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/special-education
IEPs. Learning disabilities. Inclusion. IDEA. Response to intervention. Gifted education. Explore all EdWeek coverage of special education.
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https://www.uwsp.edu/programs/certification/special-education-accelerated-teacher-certification/
Dec 3, 2025 - The accelerated special education licensure program is ideal for those who have a non-teaching bachelor's degree and are either teaching special education...
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https://michiganvirtual.org/resources/special-education/
Mar 31, 2025 - Michigan Virtual partners with school leaders and onsite mentors to implement mentoring systems that support student success.
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https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/education/ccsd-students-win-gold-at-fall-state-special-olympics/article_cdad7423-868c-4640-85cd-a5665a2ed2c8.html
Two Cherokee County School District students won gold in the Special Olympics 2025 State Fall Games.
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https://reach.edu/blog/abc-news-why-there-s-a-special-education-and-stem-teacher-shortage-and-what-can-be-done
ABC News reports on the nationwide shortage of educators, emphasizing challenges in recruitment, funding, and institutional support.
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https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/boardmaker-7
Create more, prep less with the world’s #1 special education/additional support tool. Find pre-made curricula & access to 80,000+ PCS symbols. On...
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https://eunasolutions.com/solutions/special-education/progress-monitoring/
Dec 4, 2025 - Track student progress with compliant, easy-to-use tools that support IEPs, documentation, and data-driven decisions.
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https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/calendar/event/20260108/3f4e7ca6-b388-4182-8785-056bf7cebf4a/special-education-legal-fund-free-webinar-the-pinnacle-school-high-school-transition-programs
Parents, educators, and mental health professionals are invited to participate in a free solutions-focused webinar hosted by...
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https://midi.org/the-midi-in-music-education-special-interest-group
The MIDI in Music Education (MIME) Special Interest Group has defined a MIDI Curriculum and a Certification Program Starting in 2021, Athan Billias (MIDI...
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https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/04/17/dese-lawsuit-special-education-incarcerated-young-adults
Apr 17, 2024 - The action as a whole seeks to represent a statewide class of young adults ages 18 to 22 who are serving time in county jails and have IEPs but are not...
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https://autismsocietymd.org/school-4-1-1/
Nov 17, 2014 - Navigating the resources within one’s school can be a challenge. But did you know there is an entire stable of educators outside of the building able...
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https://www.riaclu.org/news/closure-reached-in-suit-against-providence-for-failing-to-provide-special-education-services-to-preschool-children/
Nov 5, 2025 - Closure reached in a federal class-action lawsuit filed in May 2023 against the Providence school district and the R.I. Department of Education, alleging that...
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https://www.k12dive.com/news/will-trump-policies-exacerbate-the-special-education-teacher-shortage/805206/
Special education and teacher preparation experts warn that federal efforts to shrink the Education Department put the special educator pipeline at risk.
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https://www.sdea.net/2025/11/are-you-voting-yes/
Nov 20, 2025 - The District continues to violate our contract by understaffing Special Education, creating a ripple effect felt across the entire district: […]
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https://edsource.org/2020/less-siloed-more-inclusive-changes-to-special-education-teacher-preparation-expected-to-have-big-impact-on-schools/644367
Under the new standards, special education teachers will be able to co-teach in “mainstream” classrooms.
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https://www.vectorsolutions.com/resources/whitepapers-guides/special-education-toolbox-practical-guide-to-reducing-burnout-and-building-success/
Nov 17, 2025 - Download the toolbox to discover practical strategies to reduce burnout and build success in special education.
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