Our upcoming webinar with Li Feng and Tuan Nguyen will explore trends in #SpecialEducator preparation pathways over time using Title II data. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 at 2pm ET 🔗Register to attend: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Federal data can help identify trends in #SpecialEducation teacher pathways. At our next webinar, our experts will explore Title II data across our partner states and how it can inform evidence-based decision-making in special education policy and practice: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🛣️ How have pathways into #SpecialEducation teaching changed over time? Our experts will explore trends in teacher preparation across our partner states and what the trends mean for strengthening the special education workforce. Register today: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

How do school leaders support special educators, and how do special educators grow into leadership roles? During our webinar last week, presenters shared insights from three states that dive into these questions. Here are a few key takeaways:

Our webinar next week will explore the results of three studies of school leaders’ prior experience in #SpecialEducation, and what the results mean for supporting special educators. 📅 May 18 at 2pm ET 🔗 Register: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

💡School leaders play a key role in supporting special educators, but how many of them have #SpecialEducation experience? We will explore what the research reveals in our next webinar with Abby Foley, @roddy-theobald.bsky.social, LaRon Scott, and Jinseok Shin: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

How often do special educators become school leaders? During our upcoming webinar, Abby Foley, @roddy-theobald.bsky.social, LaRon Scott, and Jinseok Shin will discuss our findings. Register to attend: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📢 Applications for the SPARC Scholars Program close soon! We look forward to collaborating with a new cohort of early-career researchers to conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research. Apply by May 1: sparccenter.org/sparc-center...

In our upcoming webinar, we'll explore three studies with implications for how school leaders create school leadership pathways for #SpecialEducation teachers. Speakers include Abby Foley, @roddy-theobald.bsky.social, LaRon Scott, and Jinseok Shin. Register: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join us for an upcoming webinar discussing recent findings about #SpecialEducation teachers moving into leadership positions in VA, WA, & TX. Speakers include LaRon Scott, Abby Foley, @roddy-theobald.bsky.social, and Jinseok Shin. 🗓️May 18th, 2 PM ET 🔗Register: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Applications for the SPARC Scholars Program are due on May 1st. To learn more about this opportunity, join @lmasonwms.bsky.social for an upcoming Q&A session. 📅Wednesday, April 15th ⏰ 4:00 pm EST 🔗Register: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Are you interested in applying for the SPARC Center Scholars Program but have questions or want to learn more? Attend our Q&A Session on April 15 at 4pm ET hosted by @lmasonwms.bsky.social. 🔗Register now: binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The SPARC Center Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for early career researchers interested in the #SpecialEducation workforce. @lmasonwms.bsky.social shares more in this video: Apply by 5/1: sparccenter.org/sparc-center...

💡We’ve been busy! This month, our experts presented at the conferences of @cecmembership.bsky.social & @aefpweb.bsky.social. It's always valuable to share findings, learn from others, and bring back feedback that strengthens our work.

At #AEFP2026 & interested in #SpecialEducation research? Join SPARC Center experts @lizbettini.bsky.social, @afgilmour.bsky.social, @lmasonwms.bsky.social & @roddy-theobald.bsky.social for a conversation group tomorrow at 4:30 pm in the Zurich D Ballroom!

SPARC Center experts are presenting at #AEFP2026 this week! Sessions are in the thread below, with 💥indicating sessions related to #SpecialEducation:`

Heading to @cecmembership.bsky.social's #CEC2026? Join our experts for sessions on strengthening the #SpecialEducation workforce and more:

📢 Apply for the SPARC Center Scholars Program by May 1st! Early career scholars interested in the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce can collaborate with SPARC researchers to conduct rigorous policy-relevant research. Learn more and apply: sparccenter.org/sparc-center...

📢Just launched: the SPARC Center Scholars Program! This program aims to support early career scholars in conducting rigorous research on the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce. Learn more and apply by May 1: sparccenter.org/sparc-center...

💡In a recent podcast, SPARC Center’s @afgilmour.bsky.social discusses the primary causes of #SpecialEducation teacher shortages, and how schools can address them.

American Institutes for Research@airinforms.bsky.social · 5mo ago

AIR Principal Researcher Alli Gilmour joins a new episode of S.O.S.: Strategies for Operation Special Education to discuss the causes of special educator staffing shortages—and practical strategies schools can use to recruit and retain staff. https://open.spotify.com/episode/18JqMRrL4dCets4ol3YzLj

The @caldercenter.bsky.social Conference is Monday 3/2 in Arlington, VA. SPARC's @roddy-theobald.bsky.social will present new findings on #SpecialEducation teacher retention from work with @lizbettini.bsky.social, @afgilmour.bsky.social, & LaRon Scott. Register: caldercenter.org/events/17th-...

🔎How do researchers identify #SpecialEducation teachers? Our recent paper explores how seemingly simple data decisions impact analyses. Read the paper from @afgilmour.bsky.social @lmasonwms.bsky.social, @roddy-theobald.bsky.social , and @lizbettini.bsky.social: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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🌟Supporting the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce requires collaboration. This week, SPARC Center experts @lmasonwms.bsky.social and @afgilmour.bsky.social share insights from our first year of research with the Coalition for Teaching Quality. Read our findings: sparccenter.org/research-fin...

Attend the upcoming #CALDER2026 conference to catch a session by SPARC Center Director @roddy-theobald.bsky.social on Evidence on What Makes Teachers Stay: Schedules, Salaries, and School Leaders! 💡

CALDER Center@caldercenter.bsky.social · 6mo ago

What makes teachers stay? Join us at the 2026 CALDER Conference on March 2 to dig into teacher retention with @andrewmcamp.com, @gzamarro.bsky.social, @roddy-theobald.bsky.social, and the Texas Education Agency's Mark Olofson. Register now 👉 caldercenter.org/events/17th-...

This week, our experts LaRon Scott and @lmasonwms.bsky.social presented at the @ceedarcenter.bsky.social Cross-State Convening on strengthening teacher and leader preparation. When we lead together, we can better support #SpecialEducation teachers and students with disabilities.

Did you catch @afgilmour.bsky.social’s recent article in @edweek.org?

American Institutes for Research@airinforms.bsky.social · 7mo ago

@sparccenter.bsky.social research shows why #SpecialEd teachers leave: lack of support. PA’s Attract‑Prepare‑Retain initiative is fixing that with targeted mentoring and training (and early results from @caldercenter.bsky.social). More w/ AIR's Allison Gilmour in @edweek.org: https://bit.ly/3MYcQAa

💡“The unique thing about Pennsylvania is they decided to do as many things as they can at once, addressing each part of the [special education teacher] pipeline.” - @afgilmour.bsky.social Read how Pennsylvania supports its #SpecialEducation workforce: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

Inside One State's Bold Plan to Keep Special Education Teachers

Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities.

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“Delivering effective #SpecialEducation involves collecting data, monitoring progress, and making instructional changes when progress stalls or falters.” - @afgilmour.bsky.social Alli’s recent article in Education Next reflects on 50 years of #IDEA: www.educationnext.org/idea-at-50-l...

IDEA at 50

The landmark federal law ensured access for students with disabilities. Now it’s time to focus on outcomes.

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA) was enacted 50 years ago. @airinforms.bsky.social highlights IDEA’s impact and the ongoing work to ensure a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities below.

American Institutes for Research@airinforms.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA) turns 50 this month! 🎉 This landmark law opened doors for millions of students with disabilities. Watch AIR experts explain what expanded access means for students, families and communities: https://bit.ly/4p9jHEX

💡“Our shortages aren’t really from not having enough people; it’s having people teaching the wrong thing.” - @afgilmour.bsky.social Check out this article from Education Week which features research from our recent working paper on the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce.

Education Week@edweek.org · 9mo ago

Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.: A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.