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

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✨ 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

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

A great kickoff meeting with the Wisconsin Team! 🎉 This team is excited to collaborate across agencies and advance opportunities for all learners in WI!

📢 Help us transform teacher preparation nationwide! We’re excited to launch a new Affinity Group focused on Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) to support the special education teacher workforce. The first session is Oct. 28, 3pm ET. Sign up: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/rtap-sign-up

🎓 Empower your educator pipeline! CEEDAR’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) database is refreshed monthly with tools to help districts recruit, train, and retain teachers who reflect local priorities. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-appr...

Virginia Spotlight! 🔦 The VA CEEDAR Team is advancing HLPs to strengthen teacher prep. This fall, a new coaching model will launch in school divisions, providing in-service teachers with job-embedded support to apply HLPs in the classroom. Learn more ➡️ ttaconline.org

We love states who are passionate about improving outcomes for students with disabilities! Go Minnesota team!! 👏🎉

Our Virginia State Leadership group is the dream team! They are working hard to support ALL learners in VA! 🙌

🧭 Struggling to recruit and retain special educators? You're not alone and we can help. The Principal Navigator Tool breaks down 6 key challenges and offers actionable strategies for school leaders. Explore inspiring stories and grab toolkits that work ➡️ lead-idea.org/navigator/re...

Join us in shaping the future of teacher preparation! 🌟
We’re launching an Affinity Group on Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) designed to strengthen and expand pathways for special education teachers across the U.S. ➡️ Register Here: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/rtap-sign-up

To learn about evidence-based strategies to strengthen the special education and English learner teacher pipeline, don’t miss this upcoming webinar hosted by the National Council on Teacher Quality on September 25th at 3pm ET. 🧑‍🏫 Register here: bit.ly/4mhrcaP

Discover our IC on supporting content learning through technology for K-12 students with disabilities. This resource outlines how integrating assistive and instructional technologies, guided by Universal Design for Learning, can enhance student outcomes. 🖥️ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

What an amAZing state leadership team meeting in Arizona! This team is laser focused on ensuring every student has effective teachers and leaders! 👩‍🏫🙌

Today is International Literacy Day - a day highlighting the importance of creating a more literate and sustainable society! 📚 Explore our three Literacy ICs on the topics of Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, and Disciplinary Literacy. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...

Check out the revised High-Leverage Practices book! 📖 This book includes updated supplemental resources which have been created to help assist the spread and implementation of the HLPs. Download and read here ➡️ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/high-leverag...

California Spotlight! 🔦 The CA CEEDAR Team partners with the CA Council on Teacher Education Policy Committee. They share Policy Talk Sheets that highlight initiatives for students with disabilities, guide discussion, and provide resources to legislators. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/u...

🚀 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. Start here 👉 bit.ly/hlpchatgpt #SpecialEducation #HighLeveragePractices #EdTech

Did you know CEEDAR's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) database is updated monthly with new data and resources? RTAPs provide unique ways to recruit, train, and retain educators that match local needs. Learn more here! 💡 ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-apprenticeship-resources/

Lindsey Hayes (CEEDAR) and Abby Foley (Lead IDEA) led a great session today at the OSEP Conference on the Principal Navigator Tool. Collaboration is key to supporting the leaders and teachers who serve students with disabilities! 👏

Packed House at the WA MTSS Integrated Conference. Everyone is excited about using the HLPs in all tiers! 🙌🎉

The Lead IDEA Center is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Lead IDEA Leadership Academy! Learn more and apply today: lead-idea.org/lead-idea-le...

Looking to support students with disabilities as they transition into post-school life? ✏️Check out CEEDAR’s Transition IC! It serves as a foundation for enhancing current practices in preparing special educators to provide transition services. 👏 ceedar.org/innovation-c...

Fun Fact: CEEDAR recently published several great literacy Innovation Configurations! 📚📖 Learn about evidence-based reading instruction and literacy strategies here: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-configurations/

Did you know that CEEDAR has a wealth of resources on registered teacher apprenticeships on our RTAP Resource Hub? 🔎 Learn about building effective teaching apprenticeships and more here: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-apprenticeship-resources/

School leaders, struggling to find & keep special educators? The new Principal Navigator Tool highlights 6 pressing retention issues and how principals can proactively address them. Explore school stories & toolkits with real solutions! lead-idea.org/navigator/re...

ICYMI: CEEDAR has a new IC on supporting content learning through technology for students with disabilities! This IC highlights the critical role of both assistive and instructional technology in enhancing students’ learning outcomes. 🧑‍💻http://ceedar.org/innovation-configurations/

Check out this new resource from the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) and the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) on providing leadership to support effective instruction for students with disabilities! 📚👏 bit.ly/3FZd8DC

There's a #SpecialEducation teacher shortage—but defining and identifying special education teachers varies by state and system. We’re unpacking the complexity in our upcoming webinar. 🗓️ June 26 at 3pm ET 🔗 Register: sparccenter.org/events/regis...

Tomorrow's the day! Join us Wednesday at 1pm ET and learn about how the new Transition IC guides teacher preparation professionals to deliver evidence-based transition planning and services to youth with disabilities. 📚 bit.ly/44HKVLx

Join us next week Wednesday at 1pm ET for a webinar! Learn about how the new Transition IC guides teacher preparation professionals to deliver evidence-based transition planning and services to youth with disabilities. 🙌 bit.ly/44HKVLx

Thank you to everyone who made our Principal Leadership Convening a success! 👏 Virginia and North Carolina education leadership faculty gathered to work on strengthening principal preparation to support students with disabilities!

Join CEEDAR on May 28th at 1pm ET and learn about the new Transition IC! This resource guides teacher preparation professionals to deliver evidence-based transition planning and services to youth with disabilities. 👏 bit.ly/44HKVLx

Shout out to our awesome Tennessee State Leadership team for a great meeting this week! 👏They are making a big impact and working hard to develop great teachers and leaders in TN! 🎊

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek ! 🍎 Thank you to our incredible educators who work hard to inspire, strengthen and support our students each day. 👏

Looking for resources to provide policymakers, district leaders, and other stakeholders with a better understanding of RTAP developments? This 50-state scan explores RTAPs across the country, linking to information from state government websites. View here: edtrust.org/rti/register...