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

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

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 August Coffee Chat at

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 article from TESE! David Peyton & colleagues show how mentor teachers’ working conditions—especially planning time & collaboration—shape teacher candidates’ development and intent to teach. Essential insights for strengthening SPED teacher prep! .

The PD Committee is currently updating the TED Syllabus Share. 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 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

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.

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

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

Join TED Policy Advisor, @brennan_kait, during the next virtual Washington Update THIS Thursday, 4/24 at 3pm EST for the latest in #edpolicy! Zoom registration is open to all TED members (access via your email or on Policy Committee’s Linktree).

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

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.

The TED Policy Committee’s third Advocacy in Action session is on Tuesday, 4/15 at 1:30pm EST including a wonderful panel sharing insights, experiences, and resources on #advocacy in #highereducation. If you are a TED member, make sure to register!

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

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The Policy Committee’s #toolkit has gotten an #upgrade! Visit the brand new #website to access a ton of #free #resources to help with your #advocacy in #edpolicy and #specialeducation efforts. ACCESS HERE:

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:

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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 & contact your reps!.