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SPARC Center
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š”āThe 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.ā -
@afgilmour.bsky.social
Read how Pennsylvania supports its
#SpecialEducation
workforce:
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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.
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12
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SPARC Center
15 days ago
āDelivering effective
#SpecialEducation
involves collecting data, monitoring progress, and making instructional changes when progress stalls or falters.ā -
@afgilmour.bsky.social
Alliās recent article in Education Next reflects on 50 years of
#IDEA
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www.educationnext.org/idea-at-50-l...
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IDEA at 50
The landmark federal law ensured access for students with disabilities. Now itās time to focus on outcomes.
https://www.educationnext.org/idea-at-50-landmark-federal-law-ensured-access-students-disabilities/
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Education Next
20 days ago
IDEA at 50: The landmark federal law ensured access for students with disabilities. Now itās time to focus on outcomes.
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IDEA at 50
The landmark federal law ensured access for students with disabilities. Now itās time to focus on outcomes.
https://bit.ly/44DcDrU
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Can we please stop having conferences on Saturday?
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I love this paper. If you study special education teachers, or support special education teachers, you need to read it!
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Fantastic, thorough, and nuanced analysis of IDEA at 50, by
@afgilmour.bsky.social
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IDEA at 50
The landmark federal law ensured access for students with disabilities. Now itās time to focus on outcomes.
https://www.educationnext.org/idea-at-50-landmark-federal-law-ensured-access-students-disabilities/
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SPARC Center
about 1 month ago
šOur new Working Paper uses consistent variables across states. Leveraging Common Education Data Standards and Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems enables meaningful cross-state comparisons of the
#SpecialEducation
Teacher workforce. Read more:
sparccenter.org/research-fin...
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The Composition, Distribution, and Stability of the Special Education Teacher Workforce in Seven States | SPARC Center
https://sparccenter.org/research-findings/composition-distribution-and-stability-special-education-teacher-workforce-seven
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This is such a fun resource! You can play with the data and examine trends within and across states
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SPARC Center
about 1 month ago
š”āOur shortages arenāt really from not having enough people; itās having people teaching the wrong thing.ā -
@afgilmour.bsky.social
Check out this article from Education Week which features research from our recent working paper on the
#SpecialEducation
teacher workforce.
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SPARC Center
about 1 month ago
"As we have demonstrated, different states face different
#SpecialEducation
teacher turnover problems. This suggests that the most promising solutions might vary across states." Read more about our recent findings in our article with
@brookings.edu
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www.brookings.edu/articles/sta...
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States face different special education staffing challenges that require targeted responses | Brookings
Special education teacher turnover varies by state, calling for targeted, locally informed policy solutions.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/states-face-different-special-education-staffing-challenges-that-require-targeted-responses/
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Liz Bettini
about 1 month ago
So much important information in this graph!!
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Roddy Theobald
about 1 month ago
Really excited to have this piece out on the Brown Center Chalkboard blog with
@lmasonwms.bsky.social
,
@afgilmour.bsky.social
, &
@lizbettini.bsky.social
on the importance of targeted solutions to special education teacher staffing challenges. See below!
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Liz Bettini
about 1 month ago
"Varying patterns across states...suggest the need for policy responses targeted to state & local needs." Check out recent
@sparccenter.bsky.social
findings,
@lmasonwms.bsky.social
,
@afgilmour.bsky.social
,
@roddy-theobald.bsky.social
www.brookings.edu/articles/sta...
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Alli Gilmour
SPARC Center
about 2 months ago
āResource #3: An interactive dashboard exploring the key dimensions of the special education teacher workforce across all our partner states:
sparccenter.org/data-explore...
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SPARC Data Explorer | SPARC Center
https://sparccenter.org/data-explorer/sparc-data-explorer
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Alli Gilmour
SPARC Center
about 2 months ago
āResource #2: Eight SPARC Fact Sheets with state-specific summaries:
sparccenter.org/resources/sp...
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Special Education Teacher Workforce Across Seven States: Key Insights from the SPARC Center's Multi-State Analysis | SPARC Center
https://sparccenter.org/resources/special-education-teacher-workforce-across-seven-states-key-insights-sparc-centers-multi
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Alli Gilmour
SPARC Center
about 2 months ago
āResource #1: A Working Paper with details of our cross-state analysis of the special education teacher workforce:
sparccenter.org/research-fin...
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It has been such a privilege to conduct this research with such a great team. Check out our first yearās work!
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about 2 months ago
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Liz Bettini
2 months ago
ICYMI!
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Esther Lindstrƶm
2 months ago
@afgilmour.bsky.social
addresses a major barrier in this line of research: figuring out who special education teachers are from the data.
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SPARC Center
3 months ago
š Is having a dual-certification in
#SpecialEducation
and general education better than having one certification? SPARC Center co-director
@afgilmour.bsky.social
and Tiffany Lam reviewed the research to learn more on this topic:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00224669251365233
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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams
4 months ago
Looking forward to hearing more from my @SPARC_Center collaborators- weāve learned a lot in a year that can help inform policymakers & practitioners!
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Excited to share a new publication with co-author Tiffany Lam- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Dual-Certification in Special Education and General Education. Read the full paper here-
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Paul Bruno
4 months ago
lfgoooooooooo
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Alli Gilmour
SPARC Center
5 months ago
Join SPARC Center Director
@roddy-theobald.bsky.social
and Co-Director
@afgilmour.bsky.social
on August 13 at 11am ET for a free, virtual event hosted by the PROGRESS Center! Register:
promotingprogress.org/events/prepp...
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Dan Goldhaber
5 months ago
New
@caldercenter.bsky.social
paper alert! We (big group of authors) look at summer school as a pandemic recovery strategy. What do we find? š
caldercenter.org/publications...
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Summer School as an Academic Recovery Strategy After COVID-19: Evidence from Summer 2023 | CALDER Center
https://caldercenter.org/publications/summer-school-academic-recovery-strategy-after-covid-19-evidence-summer-2023
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CALDER Center
5 months ago
New CALDER report by
@roddy-theobald.bsky.social
,
@afgilmour.bsky.social
, Equia Aniagyei-Cobbold & Marcy Stein analyzes administrative, survey, & interview data related to 7 Attract Prepare Retain projects in PA, all targeting the special educator pipeline. Read š
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The Special Education Teacher Pipeline in Pennsylvania: Year 3 Report | CALDER Center
https://caldercenter.org/publications/special-education-teacher-pipeline-pennsylvania-year-3-report
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SPARC Center
5 months ago
In a recent
@caldercenter.bsky.social
study,
@lindseykaler.bsky.social
,
@roddy-theobald.bsky.social
,
@lizbettini.bsky.social
, and
@natejones.bsky.social
show how
#SpecialEducation
teacher turnover negatively impacts test scoresāmaking teacher retention a critical priority. š Learn more
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Impacts of Staff Turnover on Test Scores for Students With and Without Disabilities | CALDER Center
https://caldercenter.org/publications/impacts-staff-turnover-test-scores-students-and-without-disabilities
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Excited to share a new working paper with Bluesky-less Equia Aniagyei-Cobbold and
@roddy-theobald.bsky.social
: Unequal and Maybe Inequitable: Emergency Permitted Special Education Teachers in Pennsylvania Read it here-
tinyurl.com/372h4bcy
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Unequal and Maybe Inequitable: Emergency Permitted Special Education Teachers in Pennsylvania | CALDER Center
https://tinyurl.com/372h4bcy
5 months ago
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SPARC Center
5 months ago
New research on
#SpecialEducation
Personnel Attrition with PA Dept. of Ed shows: ā”ļøAdmins leave more than teachers ā”ļøHigher attrition among Black educators, urban settings, and more diverse districts ā”ļøRetention must be role- & context-specific Learn more:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00144029251350069
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Hannah Mathews
6 months ago
New paper w/
@lindseykaler.bsky.social
, Mal Ragunathan,
@lizbettini.bsky.social
, & Katie Meyer! Drawing on DisCrit, we used narrative analysis to explore SETs' beliefs about students labeled w/ EBD, the purpose of special education & their roles in service of that purpose.
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āWell, Those Students Have a Name:ā Special Educatorsā Beliefs About Students Labeled With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders - Hannah Morris Mathews, Lindsey Kaler, Malavika Ragunathan, Elizabeth Bettini...
Teachersā beliefs influence the educational experiences they provide for students with disabilities. Furthermore, beliefs are highly contextualized, necessitati...
https://doi.org/10.1177/00144029251350065
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Alli Gilmour
SPARC Center
7 months ago
There's a
#SpecialEducation
teacher shortageābut defining and identifying special education teachers varies by state and system. Weāre unpacking the complexity in our upcoming webinar. šļø June 26 at 3pm ET š Register:
sparccenter.org/events/regis...
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Lindsey Kaler
7 months ago
New
@caldercenter.bsky.social
WP! A study from my dissertation, w/
@roddy-theobald.bsky.social
,
@natejones.bsky.social
ā¬, &
@lizbettini.bsky.social
. We find staff turnover matters for SWDs. Ungated WP & one pager: ⢠Working paper:
tinyurl.com/j3rykkp9
⢠One-pager:
tinyurl.com/bddtzxtp
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There will never be an obituary that can adequately capture all that Lynn Fuchs was as a scholar, mentor, and just wonderful human being. Iām grateful she was in my life.
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Lynn S. Fuchs, 1950-2025
A giant among giants passed away
https://www.specialeducationtoday.com/p/lynn-s-fuchs-1950-2025?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwY2xjawKK1WxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq9PLUqvkIcPauEwd3w8lnQMU8CxLOYS7zmYtWjn66sHxM2ru06W4xmTZ00i_aem_EEanaXqQ6gBLOhPmmG9SEg
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Laura Helmuth
9 months ago
A lot of great people doing important work just lost their jobs because the most destructive, bigoted, willfully ignorant people in the world have targeted them. Here's what you can do to support yourself or anyone you know who lost a job. Please add your own advice at the end of the thread <1/n>
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SPARC Center
9 months ago
The shortage of
#SpecialEducation
teachers affects services for many students with disabilities.
@afgilmour.bsky.social
,
@lizbettini.bsky.social
, and
@lmasonwms.bsky.social
share ways families and advocates can help.
ldaamerica.org/how-the-spec...
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How the Special Education Teacher Shortage Affects Students with LD, and What to Do About it ā Learning Disabilities Association of America
https://ldaamerica.org/how-the-special-education-teacher-shortage-affects-students-with-ld-and-what-to-do-about-it/
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Cara Jackson
9 months ago
"IES data remain an essential source of basic information about the operation of Kā12 and pre-school programs."
www.educationnext.org/doge-targets...
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DOGE Targets Agency That Funds One-Third of Key Education Research
Above all, IESās critical data collection operations need to be preserved
https://www.educationnext.org/doge-targets-agency-that-funds-one-third-of-key-education-research-ies/
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The New Yorker
9 months ago
Gutting the Department of Education would deliver a terrible blow to public schools, and have an immediate and tangible impact on students with disabilities.
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What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities
The future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-the-assault-on-public-education-means-for-kids-with-disabilities?utm_medium=social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=bluesky&mbid=social_bluesky&utm_brand=tny
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Andrew Ho
9 months ago
Research with restricted-use data is more precise, powerful, and relevant. Faculty and staff will be working through the weekend to answer important research questions before we no longer can. This is not normal, necessary, or efficient.
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American Institutes for Research
10 months ago
A Statement from Jessica Heppen, AIR President & CEO: āLike many organizations, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) has had to make difficult decisions in response to recent federal funding cuts, including reducing our workforce by 18%. (1/4)
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SPARC Center
10 months ago
What an inspiring day at the SPARC Center Launch Event! š Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared ideas on how we can collaborate to drive transformation in
#SpecialEducation
. Excited for the journey ahead to create lasting change for educators and students! š
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Cara Jackson
10 months ago
Thinking of the dedicated public servants at ED who worked to improve student opportunities and outcomes š
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Education Department, with mass layoff, cuts nearly half of its staff
The staff reductions are the latest effort by the Trump administration to decrease the federal governmentās role in education.
https://wapo.st/3FhZ1Zw
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10 months ago
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Liz Bettini
10 months ago
Hey, have you registered yet for Tuesday's SPARC launch?? We'll be sharing descriptive results from our cross-state study of the composition, distribution, and stability of the special education workforce- come join us!!
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Roddy Theobald
10 months ago
Please join us for the
@sparccenter.bsky.social
launch event NEXT TUESDAY. Hear about work on the special educator workforce from me,
@afgilmour.bsky.social
,
@lizbettini.bsky.social
,
@lmasonwms.bsky.social
, & Carole Clancy, director of the PA Bureau of Special Education.
tinyurl.com/SPARCLaunch
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American Institutes for Research
10 months ago
#CALDER2025
is next week! ⨠This one-day meeting will feature new
#EdResearch
from the
@caldercenter.bsky.social
and a discussion on the future of annual testing with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. š March 12 | In-Person š Arlington, VA šRegister:
caldercenter.org/events/16th-...
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American Institutes for Research
10 months ago
Learn about cross-state analyses, upcoming research, and leadership strategies aimed at strengthening the
#SpecialEducation
workforce at the
@sparccenter.bsky.social
's upcoming Launch Event. Ā šļøMarch 11 | 1 pm ESTĀ šVirtualĀ āļøRegister:
www.air.org/centers/spec...
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Liz Bettini
10 months ago
SO EXCITED for the SPARC Launch!! Please register and join us - we'll be sharing descriptive results regarding the composition, distribution, & stability of the special ed workforce from five of our partner states, as well as sharing our next steps!
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Cara Jackson
10 months ago
Teens with disabilities were getting help with life after high school. Then DOGE started cutting.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/02/26/t...
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A teen with autism and his mom were getting help planning for college. Then came DOGE.
A federally funded research program helped students with disabilities prepare for life after high school. DOGEās sweeping Education Department cuts brought this and dozens of other studies to an abrup...
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/02/26/trump-doge-cuts-to-education-research-hit-classrooms-and-students/
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SPARC Center
10 months ago
šØ Only TWO weeks left until the
#SPARCCenter
Launch Event! šØ Join us on March 11, 2025, with
@lizbettini.bsky.social
, who will share next steps for our mixed-methods research and how the results can drive positive change in
#SpecialEducation
. š Register:
tinyurl.com/SPARCLaunch
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SPARC Center
11 months ago
ā³ The
#SPARCCenter
Launch Event is almost here! ā³ Join us on March 11, 2025, with
@lmasonwms.bsky.social
discussing leadership in
#SpecialEducation
. Hear valuable insights on driving systemic change and supporting special educators. š Register:
tinyurl.com/SPARCLaunch
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