Educator Preparation

Technology can be highly effective in supporting students with disabilities to access instruction that may have otherwise been unattainable. More specifically, assistive technology (AT) improves...

For special educators—particularly in underfunded schools—this burden can feel overwhelming. Adapted materials, supplemental supports, and inclusive resources are often necessary but not provided. One...

Data collection and analysis is a critical skill for all teachers, especially those who provide special education services. In fact, collecting and reporting data on individualized education program...

Whether they have completed formal coursework or followed alternative pathways to prepare them for the “real” life of teaching exceptional children, new SETs are often filled with trepidation and...

When teachers are experiencing exhaustion and burnout, one of the contributing factors to their feelings is a lack of positive collaborative relationships within their school (Holmström et al., 2023)...

Effective teaching and special education programming should be informed by scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals. However, many peer-reviewed articles, including how-to articles...

In addition to the demographic disparities between educators and students, many preservice general and special education teachers report limited exposure to students from culturally and linguistically...

In addition to the demographic disparities between educators and students, many preservice general and special education teachers report limited exposure to students from culturally and linguistically...

As a special education teacher, there are many factors that can affect one’s intent to continue in the profession or find a new career. In a recent study, Bettini, Gilmour, et al. (2020) used the...