Attending my first @ted-cec.bsky.social conference. While I usually find conference networking difficult, connecting with the Neurodivergent Educators and Researchers w/Disabilities SIG made it much easier to chat authentically & share my work. Yay for neurodiversity-affirming spaces & colleagues!

Great session for the very first time slot this morning @ted-cec.bsky.social. It was a multipaper session on AI, and there was great audience discussion afterwards.

Day 2 @ TED Highlights to Add to Your Schedule 8am: 1st Timer Breakfast ☕️ 9am: Dr. Mary Brownell keynote 🎤 10am: NERDS SIG session on disability research 3pm: Policy Committee Meeting 🏛️ 4pm: Washington Update + TED Awards 🏆 Wrap up @ President’s Reception 🎉

@SPARC_Center researcher & president of the @ted-cec.bsky.social of @CECMembership LaRon Scott kicking off our annual meeting!

Welcome to Day 1 of TED! Join us as we kick things off today with our Opening Session, Shaping the Future of Teacher Education at 4:30 p.m in Century C. Following the opening session, we hope you will join us for the Strength through Community Kickoff Reception in the Century Foyer.

The TED 2025 Conference kicks off tomorrow in Kansas City! 🎉 What are you most excited about for this year’s TED conference? Whether you're presenting, diving into dynamic sessions, or reconnecting with colleagues, this is your moment to shape the future of teacher education. Let’s make it count!

📢 NEW RESEARCH ALERT! The SPARC Center is excited to share THREE new resources with our findings from our first year of research on the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce. Explore the resources in this thread, or visit our website to learn more: sparccenter.org

The TED 2025 Conference App is now live! How to Get Started: 1️⃣ Download the free eventScribe app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 2️⃣ Search for “TED 2025 Conference.” 3️⃣ Log in using your personal Username and Password that was emailed to you

Curious about what the reduction-in-force means for #specialeducation and what to do now? Swipe through for info! #RIF #sped #ed #education #disability #teach #teacher #osep #osers #departmentofeducation

New! Simonsen et al. (2025) analyzed the effects of Targeted Professional Development led by coaches on classroom PBIS practices. Educators increased use of prompts, OTRs, and specific praise which improved student engagement & reduced disruptions. Read more: doi.org/10.1177/08884064251341849

Share that you’re presenting at TED by using our custom Canva template www.canva.com/design/DAGqn... We can’t wait to see you in Kansas City!

✨ We’re so excited that TED 2025 is coming to Kansas City, MO! Early bird registration ends September 22nd. Register at tedcec.org/events/ted-c... Lock in your spot (and the best rate) today. We can’t wait to see you in KC! 💙 #TED2025 #KansasCity

New in TESE! Balikci et al. (2025) complete a meta-analysis with risk of bias assessment (Reichow et al., 2018) on single case educational research (SCER). Performance Feedback (PF) for preservice teachers is confirmed as an EBP. Read full article: doi.org/10.1177/0888... @ted-cec.bsky.social

Nominations for the TED Social Justice award have been extended until Friday, September 12! Nominate someone today at tedcec.org/ted-awards

Today is the last day to nominate someone for a TED award!

Did you know that faculty presenters can apply for funding to attend the TED conference? Apply by August 22!

TED sponsored 20 members from 12 states to attend SELS 2025 in Alexandria, VA! 🏛️ They met with lawmakers, shared stories, and advocated for special education policy. Inspired to join next year? Watch for 2026 scholarship updates! #SELS2025 #SpecialEd #Advocacy #TEDPolicy

🚨 Reminder! Submit your poster or conversation table proposal for #TED2025 in KC! 🗓️ Conference: Nov 11–14 📍 Westin Crown Center 🔗 Proposals: tedcec.org/events/ted-conference/proposal-submission-page

🏆 Celebrate excellence in education! Nominate a changemaker (or yourself!) for a 2025 TED Award by Aug 23. Categories include service, publication, social justice & more. 🔗 Learn more and apply at tedcec.org/ted-awards

Registration is still open for our August Coffee Chat! This is a great opportunity for new and current members to get more involved with TED.

We're updating the TED Syllabus Share! Each week we’ll focus on one course—starting with SPED 101. If you teach an intro to special ed course, send your syllabus to [email protected] to help grow this shared resource.

Support our graduate student committee by attending this webinar on Thursday, July 24th at 1pm EST featuring two excellent doctoral candidates. Message @ted-kaleidoscope.bsky.social for the Zoom link Hope to see you there!

TED Members stand alongside 600 partner organizations urging the immediate disbursement of legally obligated funds. Read the letter and get access to more resources at: www.edfundsnow.org #edpolicy #edadvocacy #specialeducation #appropriations #ed

TED members ready to advocate #4SpecialEducation on Capitol Hill for #SELS2025 tomorrow! @ted-cec.bsky.social @cecmembership.bsky.social

Presenting at TED 2025? Apply for up to $1,000 in Strategic Equity Funding to attend the conference! Open to TED member faculty accepted to present. Learn more and apply by Aug 22 at tedcec.org/teacher-educ.... Not presenting yet? Submit a poster by July 31: tedcec.org/.../ted.../p...

We have two exciting events happening tomorrow! At 1pm ET Kaleidoscope will host their first PhD Student Virtual Presentation Series. Join via Zoom 🧵 At 3pm ET the Policy Commitee will host a special Washington Update with Dr. Kait Brennan. We hope to see you there!

Looking to get more connected within TED? Join us for our August Coffee Chat! This event is open to all members—an opportunity to learn more about TED, meet fellow members, and get involved. Register at tinyurl.com/tedaugustcoffeechat

We are one week away from our first new member coffee chat! If you are a new TED member we’d love to see you there. Register at tinyurl.com/tedjunecoffeechat

Submit a proposal to present at CEC 2026! They are also looking for reviewers. Sign up to be a reviewer by May 31, 2025 @5PM ET at cecconvention.org/call-reviewers

New in TESE! Regan et al. explore eCoaching—a flexible, tech-based alternative to traditional supervision for special education interns. Findings show it boosts mentorship, feedback, and growth for provisionally licensed teachers. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1177/08884064241311630 🔗https://tedcec.org

Are you one of the 4,115 new members of TED? Join us for a coffee chat this summer to learn more about us, connect with others, and get involved! Registration Links June Coffee Chat at tinyurl.com/tedjunecoffeechat August Coffee Chat at tinyurl.com/tedaugustcoffeechat

Join the TED Small Special Education Programs Caucus and TED Early Childhood Faculty Special Interest Group for summer writing retreats. Come for some or all and get your writing accomplished! See flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!

New research alert from TESE! David Peyton and colleagues show how mentor teachers’ working conditions—especially planning time and collaboration—shape teacher candidates’ development and intent to teach. Essential insights for strengthening special education teacher prep! doi.org/10.1177/0888...

The PD Committee is currently updating the TED Syllabus Share for the upcoming school year. Consider submitting your syllabi & textbook recommendations for SPED-specific undergraduate & graduate courses. Please submit by June 15th so the PD Committee has time to review and organize the portal.

We are looking for conference proposal reviewers. Reviewers will get between 5-10 proposals to review. Reviews will be sent out next week and need to be returned within 7-10 days. Please complete the form by EOD 4/27 to be a reviewer. Tinyurl.com/tedreviewer

Today is the last day to submit a proposal for our annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri November 11-14, 2025! Submissions close tonight at 11:59pm Hawaiian time. Submit at tedcec.org

1 day left to submit a proposal for our annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri November 11-14, 2025! Submissions close Thursday April 24 11:59pm Hawaiian time. Submit at tedcec.org

Curious to hear how the latest #edpolicy shifts are playing out in Washington & beyond? Join TED Policy Advisor, Dr. Kait Brennan, during next virtual Washington Update on Thursday, 4/24 at 3pm EST! Zoom registration is open to all TED members (access on our Linktree in our bio). #specialeducation

3 days left to submit a proposal for our annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri November 11-14, 2025! Submissions close Thursday April 24 11:59pm Hawaiian time. Submit at tedcec.org

We support @DADDCEC’s response to HHS Secretary Kennedy’s comments on autism. We stand with DADD in promoting inclusive, respectful, and evidence-based conversations that uplift individuals with autism. shorturl.at/kOIVR

Our next Expert Q&A in our Job Search Series is TOMORROW Wednesday, 4/16 at 3pm EST. We will be joined by Dr. Andy Markelz from Ball State University (also President-Elect of @ted-cec.bsky.social) to discuss what it's like to give a #jobtalk! Join us via Zoom HERE: ufl.zoom.us/j/5924242947...

Have you submitted your proposal yet for #TED2025? Submit one today at tedcec.org. We are accepting proposals until April 24!

TED members don’t forget to join the Washington update today! Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Teacher Education Division of CEC strongly opposes dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education & moving IDEA to HHS. This threatens special education funding, students' rights, & inclusive learning. Visit the TED Advocacy Toolkit (linked below) & contact your reps! tr.ee/_Qs30HIWJB

Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order for dismantling the Department of Education. What does this mean for #specialeducation? What happens to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? Watch and share this video to learn more. #IDEA #education #teacher #disability #school #ED

Our next Expert Q&A in our Job Search Series is next week on Wednesday, 3/26 at 8pm EST. We will be joined by the wonderful Dr. @ofudgec.bsky.social from UCF to chat about giving a job talk and participating in an on-campus interview. Join us on 3/26 via this Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/5924242947...

Please take a few minutes to help us create impactful programming for you. We'd like to know a bit about you and your interest for the coming year and during your early career tenure. Thank you! @drdaniellefrith.bsky.social @drannamyers.bsky.social

Join the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Teacher Education Division (TED) for FREE! exceptionalchildren.org/membership/acc… Offer valid March 17-31 for NEW members of CEC for a BASIC membership. CURRENT members of CEC can also add participating divisions.

For those attending & presenting at this event plan for enough walking time! The room is in the connecting Hilton hotel. There is a skywalk to the hotel on the third floor of the convention center. Once you enter the hotel you can take the elevator down to the first floor where the room is located.

Graduate students- don’t forget about the TED Kaleidoscope roundtable event happening today at CEC from 1-2pm in Johnson A & B! This event is open to all graduate students.