We’re spotlighting the new Info Topics collection from the National Center on Deafblindness. 🔦 These curated resources offer evidence-based strategies on communication, assessment, & learning for youth with deafblindness. Explore: nationaldb.org/info-center/info-topics/

Ready to strengthen practice‑based learning in your educator preparation program? Explore our Practice‑Based Learning Opportunities to help candidates build and refine high‑leverage teaching skills. 📘 ceedar.education.ufl.edu/plos/

Check out our Virtual/Hybrid Learning Innovation Configuration for K–12 educators! This resource outlines how digital design, accessible materials, and learner support can ensure every student has meaningful access to high‑quality instruction. ✨ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-configurations/

The National Center On Deafblindness has released Preparing for Life After High School, a new module with over two hours of practical, engaging content to help educators prepare students who are deafblind for active, fulfilling adult lives. Check it out here ➡️ www.nationaldb.org/products/mod...

Special Education teacher shortages demand both immediate action and long‑term solutions. The Educator Shortages in Special Ed Toolkit helps programs pair short‑term staffing strategies with approaches to attract, prepare, and retain effective educators.📈 ceedar.education.ufl.edu/gtl-landing/

Our partners at the Progress Center continue to deliver high‑quality tools for the field. Their Building Successful Systems resource offers actionable guidance for teams working to improve results for students with disabilities. Take a look: promotingprogress.org/building-successful-system

The Center on Strengthening and Supporting the Educator Workforce (SSEW) is hosting a webinar series on high‑quality mentoring in strategic staffing. Learn implementation strategies from state & district leaders. Session 1: May 20, 1-2:30p ET. 🧑‍💻 Register: rtiorg.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Amazing collaboration with the Virginia CEEDAR team! Covering everything from mentoring and induction to HLP pilot studies and AI innovations, Virginia is bringing the bright ideas! 💡

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...

Join us for a webinar on Monday and learn how to turn AI insights into classroom action! ✨Explore practical, responsible ways AI can support teaching decisions, personalize learning, and amplify human expertise. ⚙️ ➡️ bit.ly/insight-to-action

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the educators whose work changes lives. 👏 CEEDAR is honored to support the institutions and teams who prepare, develop, and sustain these incredible teachers. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Curious about AI in your classroom? 💡 Join CEEDAR and The CIDDL Center in ONE WEEK for a webinar focused on practical, ethical AI use that supports YOU as the expert. Learn how to turn AI insights into classroom action! 👏 bit.ly/insight-to-a...

As National Apprenticeship Week wraps, we’re highlighting Registered Teacher Apprenticeships—on-the-job training + strong mentoring strengthening educator prep. Hear from mentor teachers & apprentices: bit.ly/MarchRTAPsession RTAP Affinity Group: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/rtap-cslg/ #NAW2026

Curious about AI in your classroom? 💡 Join CEEDAR and The CIDDL Center for a webinar focused on practical, ethical AI use that supports YOU as the expert. Learn how to turn AI insights into classroom action! 🔗 bit.ly/insight-to-action

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and we're celebrating the Pathways Alliance Principal Apprenticeships National Guideline Standards, approved by the U.S. Department of Labor! Stronger pathways lead to improved outcomes for ALL students! thepathwaysalliance.org/principal-apprenticeship-ngs #NAW2026

The Tennessee CEEDAR team had a productive and inspiring state leadership meeting yesterday! Check out their current efforts at tn-ceedar.org

National Apprenticeship Week is a great time to check out the CEEDAR Special Education Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program database for information about RTAPs preparing special educators throughout the United States! 📊 ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-apprenticeship-resources/ #NAW2026

Rhode Island is leading through collaboration and literacy! 📖 Kelly Acosta shared RI’s Structured Literacy Syllabi Refinement Tools at the U.S. Dept. of Education CLSD Meeting, while the RI-CEEDAR team advanced statewide initiatives and planning with partners from Brown University. 🙌

National Apprenticeship Week is here! 👏 CEEDAR’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Affinity Group shows the impact of cross-state learning! Explore how the University of Northern Iowa strengthened its RTAP program to better support apprentices: bit.ly/UNIrtap #NAW2026

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 💼 Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) are helping recruit, develop, and retain educators in ways that reflect local needs and priorities. Explore CEEDAR’s RTAP resources here! ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-apprenticeship-resources/ #NAW2026

How can AI elevate teaching and learning? CEEDAR is exploring that future now. From tools like the HLP GPT to our May 11 Insight to Action webinar with CIDDL, we’re helping educators use AI with purpose and impact. 🧑‍💻Webinar Registration: bit.ly/insight-to-action 💬HLP GPT: bit.ly/hlpchatgpt

Great transition outcomes start with strong preparation. 🔀 CEEDAR’s Evidence‑Based Transition Planning IC gives programs a clear roadmap for preparing future special educators to support students with disabilities as they plan for life beyond school. Explore: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

Curious about AI in your classroom? 💡 Join CEEDAR and The CIDDL Center for a webinar focused on practical, ethical AI use that supports YOU as the expert. Teaching decisions backed by insight 📊 Personalized learning strategies 🧠 Safe, human-centered integration ✨ 🔗 bit.ly/insight-to-action

ICYMI: Check out the new Virtual/Hybrid Learning Innovation Configuration! This resource offers guidance for preparing educators to support students’ digital readiness, effective instruction, and individual learning needs in online and blended environments. ✨ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

Thank you to Winthrop University for a warm welcome to the South Carolina CEEDAR team! 👋

CEEDAR’s Virtual/Hybrid Learning IC offers guidance for preparing educators to support students’ digital readiness, effective instruction, and individual learning needs in online and blended environments. ✨ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

The CEEDAR California is on the move! 👏 The CA team, in partnership with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, spent the day at the Capitol meeting with assembly members to discuss how to ensure every student with a disability has effective teachers and leaders! 🏛️📚

Don't miss our HLP session tomorrow at #CEC2026! 📖🎊

We're exhibiting at #CEC2026! 🎉 Stop by booth 1303 for new CEEDAR resources, merch and more! 📚🙌

Looking to strengthen virtual and hybrid learning in K-12 settings? 💻 Check out our Virtual/Hybrid Learning IC! It provides guidance for preparing educators to support students’ digital and instructional access in online and hybrid environments. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

📢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...

New month, new resources! 🚨 Does your Registered Teacher Apprenticeship award credit for prior learning, knowledge, and/or experience? Check out CEEDAR’s new resource for considerations, examples, and resources related to credit for prior learning within RTAPs. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/cpl-resource/

🚀 Meet the HLP GPT – your AI partner for embedding High-Leverage Practices in everyday teaching! From collaboration to instruction, it gives practical tips to support ALL learners. View the new tool and other HLP resources here 👉 ceedar.education.ufl.edu/high-leverage-practices/ #SpecialEducation

Stop by booth 302 to see CEEDAR at #AACTE2026!

We’re grateful to all of our states and partners for contributing to a successful CEEDAR Cross-State Convening in New Orleans last week. 🎉 Your collaboration strengthens the CEEDAR work and keeps our shared efforts marching ahead. ⚜️

Looking to strengthen how you prepare future teachers? CEEDAR & CEC’s HLP Faculty Guides offer ready-to-use support for helping teacher candidates apply HLPs with confidence. 📕 Dive into guidance designed specifically for educator preparation faculty. bit.ly/hlp-faculty

Want the latest CEEDAR updates delivered straight to you each month? 📧 Our newsletter highlights the Top 3 new resources and key CEEDAR news. Subscribe today and stay in the loop! ceedar.education.ufl.edu/newsletter/

✨ Strengthening transition planning starts with strong preparation. CEEDAR’s Transition IC helps programs ensure future special educators are ready to guide students with disabilities into meaningful post-school opportunities. Explore the tool: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

How can sponsors and partners make the most of prior learning in teacher apprenticeship pathways? 💼 CEEDAR’s new Credit for Prior Learning in Teacher Apprenticeships resource breaks down key considerations, examples, and tools to support CPL within RTAPs. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/cpl-resource/

Calling all leaders! 📣 Check out the revised HLP Leadership Guides! 📑 These guides are designed to help school leaders support effective classroom implementation of HLPs by providing actionable leadership tips and curated resources for each HLP. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/hlp-leadership-guides/

New year, new resources! 🙌 Check out this AACTE blogpost from our RTAP team to learn about the new Credit for Prior Learning in Registered Teacher Apprenticeships resource! Learn more here: edprepmatters.aacte.org/awarding-credit-for-prior-learning-in-registered-teacher-apprenticeships/

Explore CEEDAR & CEC's HLP faculty guides! 📑 Created for educator preparation faculty, these guides support training teacher candidates in effectively applying High-Leverage Practices in the classroom. Read them here! ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/u...

Check out CEEDAR & CEC's revised HLP leadership guides! 📑 These are intended for school leaders (Administrators, Teacher Coaches, Mentors, etc.) to support their teams in effectively implementing the High Leverage Practices in the classroom. View here! ceedar.education.ufl.edu/hlp-leadersh...

It starts with understanding their lived experiences. “Through My Eyes” is a free, interactive tool from Understood that lets educators and caregivers step into the world of students with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. 👁️‍ Explore today! bit.ly/4od91nj

🍎 This #AmericanEducationWeek, we’re spotlighting our Innovation Configurations- tools that help teacher prep programs align coursework with evidence-based practices. When preparation is consistent, teachers are empowered, and students thrive. ➡️ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-configurations

Empower every learner! 💪 Join UFLI and the CEEDAR Center on November 17th for a webinar packed with practical tools and free resources to support students with dyslexia. 📚 🔗 Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkYtJVBkSryolmn9fBJSEw

Join us next week for a webinar and learn about CEEDAR's new Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Resource! 💼 CEEDAR’s apprenticeship team will give an overview of the new resource and host an RTAP panel discussion. ➡️ Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TT22SEuWQqC4v9M2mxhRsg

Shout out to Emma Ostovar and CJ Clardy for representing CEEDAR and presenting the new HLP GPT tool at the University of Florida College of Education AI Days event!! 📷 Learn more about the tool here: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/high-leverage-practices/

Empower every learner! 💪 Join UFLI and the CEEDAR Center on November 17th for a webinar packed with practical tools and free resources to support students with dyslexia. 📚 🔗 Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkYtJVBkSryolmn9fBJSEw

Join us for a webinar on November 5th and learn about CEEDAR's new Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Resource! 💼 CEEDAR’s apprenticeship team will give an overview of the new resource and host an RTAP panel discussion. ➡️ Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkYtJVBkSryolmn9fBJSEw