Lucky Mason-Williams
@Lmasonwms
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And don’t forget to visit to dig deeper & learn more! Building a strong, stable, & equitably distributed SET workforce requires strong policy, good data, & effective practices.
Our researchers recently hosted a webinar on the challenges of identifying #SpecialEducation teachers in state longitudinal data systems (#SLDS). Scroll through some of our initial learnings from our first year analyzing data and stay tuned for a working paper with these results.
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What questions do you have about using state or district data to investigate #SpecialEducation workforce issues?.
TOMORROW! 🚨 .Don’t miss our webinar on how we define and track #SpecialEducation teachers in workforce data. ⏰ June 26 | 3pm ET .🔗
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Also- learn more about how the open source community is supporting data governance to connect #specialed data with #slds data.
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Presenters @AllisonFGilmour & @RoddyTheobald will share identification options we ruled out (& show why) and offer a glimpse into how strong collaborations with State partners can make a difference!.
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Identifying who provides #specialeducation services in admin data can be challenging. Come learn from @SPARC_Center experts & our partners!.
2️⃣ weeks out! .#SpecialEducation teacher shortages can only be solved if we can define who is in the workforce. We’ll explore this during our upcoming webinar on June 26 at 3pm ET:
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RT @SPARC_Center: 2️⃣ weeks out! .#SpecialEducation teacher shortages can only be solved if we can define who is in the workforce. We’ll ex….
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Join members of the SPARC Center (and me!) to learn more about studying #SpecialEducation teachers- we’ve got ideas & want to hear from you too! @EdNCES @CECMembership.
⏳Three weeks away! Join #SPARCCenter experts for a webinar on how we define and track special education teachers in workforce data. 🔗 Register:
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RT @SPARC_Center: ⏳Three weeks away! Join #SPARCCenter experts for a webinar on how we define and track special education teachers in workf….
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It’s more complex than you think- but we’ve got some ideas to share! @TEDCEC @aefpweb @AERA_EdResearch.
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:
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If this affects you, make sure to let your Congress members know that this will help improve access to high-quality teachers in your area. ALSO, remind them that this work MUST continue in future years!.
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EXCITING NEWS (and work to be done) @TED_CEC - a district judge ruled in favor of reinstating teacher prep grants canceled a few weeks ago- things like TQP and SEED grants! YAY!!.
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The SPARC Center OFFICIALLY launched yesterday! Make sure to check out our website: for research & resources on the #specialeducation workforce.
What an inspiring day at the SPARC Center Launch Event! 🎉 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! 🙌
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RT @SPARC_Center: What an inspiring day at the SPARC Center Launch Event! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared ideas on how we….
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RT @StacyHirtPhD: Join us! @K12PROGRESS, @TheNCII, and @AIRInforms will see you in Baltimore for the 2025 @CECMembership conference. Join u….
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Make sure to attend the @SPARC_Center launch to hear more about state-level findings & upcoming research plans!.Tuesday, March 11 @1pm EST.
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Another new paper fr @caldercenter & including @SPARC_Center @RoddyTheobald demonstrates continued demand & unmet supply in #specialed .
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RT @TED_CEC: TED member David Bateman discusses the potential consequences of the possible elimination of the Dept. of Ed. With over 7 mil….
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Hoping colleagues & friends from orgs like @EdDataCampaign @EdCommission @theNASEM @NASSP @casecec @ChildTrends @LPI_Learning @disabilityscoop @EdTrust will attend & help amplify our efforts!.
⏳ The #SPARCCenter Launch Event is almost here! ⏳. Join us on March 11, 2025, with @Lmasonwms discussing leadership in #SpecialEducation. Hear valuable insights on driving systemic change and supporting special educators. 👉 Register:
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