Watch the latest Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on “The State of K-12 Education" here: www.help.senate.gov/hearings #senate #education #edusky #k12ed

The latest TED and CEC Collaboration Podcast episode has dropped! Tune in to hear about the 2025 Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) with an interview with Drs. Claire Hughes and Fang Xu! Listen on Spotify (link in Linktree in bio). #sped #specialeducation #edpolicy #edadvocacy #education

Curious how changes to #Medicaid will impact #students with #disabilities? Swipe through to learn more! #sped #specialed #edpolicy #specialeducation

The next virtual Washington Update is this Thursday, 8/28 at 3pm EST! Make sure to register if you haven’t (on our Linktree in our bio).

🌟 Announcing the 2025–2026 TED Policy Fellows! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce the newly selected TED Policy Fellows! These exceptional doctoral students have been chosen for their passion, talent, & commitment to advancing policy & advocacy in the fields of special education and teacher preparation.

Multiple trusted sources are reporting that #OSEP may be preparing to cancel hundreds of #IDEA Part D #grants. @ted-cec.bsky.social is hosting an urgent meeting Monday, 8/11 at 1PM ET to discuss the situation & next steps. Register to attend at the first link in our Linktree (in bio).

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

Are you a @ted-cec.bsky.social member of @cecmembership.bsky.social at #SELS2025? Join the TED Policy Committee for an informal meet and greet TODAY at 5pm! #4SpecialEducation

I’m sure I know a few doc students who might be interested! @cec-dr.bsky.social @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social

Join the TED Policy Committee THIS Thursday, 6/26 at 3pm EST for a special joint event. Attend by registering for the 6/26 Virtual Washington Update (Zoom registration link in our Linktree which is in bio). #education #specialeducation #edpolicy #edadvocacy

The TED Policy Committee is challenging members to participate in a Speak Up for SPED Prep & IDEA Funding Phone/Email Drive! You can make calls/send emails ANYTIME or you can join us next week to make your calls. Registration in Linktree (in bio). #sped #specialeducation #edadvocacy #edpolicy

The latest episode of the TED and CEC Collaboration podcast features members of the TED Policy Committee in a panel discussing their articles from the recent JOSEP special issue on #specialeducation advocacy and policy. Link to Spotify channel in our Linktree (in bio). #edpolicy #edadvocacy

The next virtual Washington Update is THIS Thursday, 5/22 at 3PM EST. @ted-cec.bsky.social members make sure to register so you can join and get caught up on the latest #edpolicy happenings in DC and beyond!

We were thrilled to collaborate with #JOSEP on this #specialissue on #policy and #advocacy in #specialeducation! All articles are openly available in text and podcast forms. Find the link to the special issue in our Linktree (in bio). #ed #edadvocacy #sped #disability

Are you a TED member & doctoral #student (or do you know one) looking to get more involved in special education #policy and #advocacy? Consider applying to be a 2025-2026 TED Policy Fellow! Applications are due by midnight EST on 6/1/25. Link to the app can be found in our Linktree (in bio). #sped

Are you a graduate student (or do you know one) looking to get more involved in special education advocacy? Consider applying to be a TED Policy Fellow! Current fellows are hosting an info session on Monday, 5/12/25 at 2pm EST. Registration link for the info session is in our Linktree (in bio).

New editorial vision for TESE! The new editors (Bettini, Rodgers, & Scott) aim to: ✅ Advance intersectional equity ✅ Build interdisciplinary connections & ✅ Strengthen policy impact/author support. doi.org/10.1177/0888...; tedcec.org @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social @ted-kaleidoscope.bsky.social

We are postponing our Advocacy in Action session for today. We are working on finalizing a new date/time & will share that information out when we are able. Thanks! #edpolicy

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

Reminder! Happening tomorrow. Register at the Advocacy in Action Zoom link on our Linktree (in bio)!

Our third Advocacy in Action session is on Tuesday, 4/15 at 1:30pm EST! We have a wonderful panel lined up to share insights, experiences, and resources on #advocacy in #highereducation. If you are a TED member, use the Zoom registration link in our Linktree (in bio) to register! #edpolicy #highered

Happening this afternoon! Make sure to register.

Our #podcast has a special series highlighting stories of folks who may be impacted by #edpolicy changes. This episode features Lacey Henderson, a #RN & parent to a child with significant needs. Listen on #Spotify through our Linktree (in bio)! Also on Apple Podcasts. #disability #family #medicaid

Our #toolkit has gotten an #upgrade! Visit our brand new #website to access a ton of #free #resources to help with your #advocacy efforts! #edpolicy #school #sped #specialeducation #specialed #teacher #swd ACCESS HERE: sites.google.com/view/ted-pol...

The TED Policy Committee’s webinar and workshop series, Advocacy in Action, will have our second session on Tuesday, 4/1 at 1:30pm EST. See the photo for our agenda and our wonderful line up of speakers. TED members, register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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

Our #podcast has started a new series highlighting #stories of folks who may be or already have been impacted by changes in #education policy. Today’s episode features @whatdrnancyknows.bsky.social who recently lost her job in #edresearch due to funding cuts. Listen on Spotify (link in bio).

Eliminating #TitleI will result in #funding cuts that would jeopardize the #jobs of nearly 300,000 #teachers across the country. #ed #education #sped #specialeducation #school #student #teacher

Wondering what the #EO to end the Department of Education means? Also wondering what you can do about it? Swipe to learn more & see how to take action! #sped #education #specialed #specialeducation #executiveorder #edadvocacy #teacher #student #IDEA #disability #swd #Congress #ED #school

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

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 Upate on Thursday, 3/27 at 3pm EST! Zoom registration is open to all TED members (access on Policy Committee’s Linktree in our bio).

New #podcast episode featuring Colleen Diedrich, a mother of a son with extensive #specialneeds & a daughter who had a recent internship opportunity stifled due to #fundingcuts, sharing their story. Listen on #Spotify through the link in our Linktree (in bio)! #edpolicy #disability #family #medicaid

Zoom link coming soon! TED members, save 4/1, 4/15, & 4/29 at 1:30 EST in your calendars for the next three sessions of our #Advocacy in Action webinar and workshop series! #edpolicy #sped #specialeducation #education #teacher #specialed

Come see us this morning at #CEC2025!

@cec-ted-policy.bsky.social the Early Career SIG would love to hear how we can serve you. Please fill out this form forms.gle/9dpf3LaqdQF5.... And please, please spread the word to your early career colleagues and PhD candidates.

Our podcast has started a new series highlighting stories of folks who may be or already have been impacted by changes in #education. This episode features Kendra Meiklejohn, a veteran #teacher and a #parent of a child with #disabilities. Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/1Kra...

Coming to #CEC2025? Come see us to chat about the latest #edpolicy happenings, resources, & more! #sped #specialed #specialeducation #teacher #teachered #advocacy

Happening tomorrow with Dr. Kait Brennan, @lmasonwms.bsky.social, @dawaterfield.bsky.social, & Alison Kearley. See you there, TED Members!

Have you called your #representatives lately? Or are you not sure what to say? Use the 5 calls app/site link or the scripts located in our Toolkit - both linked in our Linktree (in our bio)! #edpolicy #edadvocacy #education #sped #specialeducation #teacher #teachereducation

Don’t miss our next Virtual Washington Update with Dr. Kait Brennan THIS Thursday, 2/27 at 3pm EST! TED Members, find the Zoom registration link in the TED Washington Update emailed to you today or in our Linktree (link in bio). #edpolicy #specialeducation

The TED Policy Committee is starting the new webinar and workshop series, Advocacy in Action, to foster community, share and build resources, and support education advocacy efforts! If you are a TED member, register for the first session on 3/4/25 at 1:30pm EST here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Looking for a one stop shop for #educationadvocacy resources?! We’ve got you. Click the #toolkit link in our Linktree (link in bio!). #edpolicy #teachered #specialeducation #sped #education #school #educationadvocate

What does the U.S. Department of Education NOT do? Set curriculum - that’s all up to state and local school districts. #education #edpolicy #usdoe #ed #commoncore

My colleagues and I decided we would pull together a tracker of all the education-related activity of the new administration so far and uh, it's a lot. Did we forget something? (probably.) You can email [email protected] or my Signal address is cas.37. hechingerreport.org/tracking-tru...

The U.S. Department of Education has many functions. Today, we focus on funding. Swipe through to learn more! #edpolicy #DoE #ED #teachers #specialeducation #educationresearch

What does our committee do? Swipe through to find out! #edpolicy #specialeducation #sped #teachers #teachered

We are now on Instagram! Give us a follow there if you'd like at cec_ted_policy (www.instagram.com/cec_ted_poli...) #edpolicy #specialeducation #instagram #educationpolicy

@cec-ted-policy.bsky.social Have you advocated for children with disabilities today? www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFEC/...

Reminder! TOMORROW 2/11 at 1pm ET is a special edition Virtual Washington Update and community briefing for TED members. Register here: cec2.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT...