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The Elementary School Journal @esj-journal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Have you seen our current issue of ESJ from March 2026? Check it out here: www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/esj/curr...

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The Elementary School Journal | Vol 126, No 3

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Federico Waitoller @federicowaitoller.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

“We need to move beyond overrepresentation vs. underrepresentation.” — Rachel Fish Disproportionality in special education is about historical and structural forms of inequities—not just numbers. 🎧 Listen to the Disproportionlity series at DiveIn

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DiveIn: Diving into Special Education's Most Complex and Pressing Debates

Join Dr. Federico Waitoller for DiveIn, the podcast that explores the most complex and pressing debates in Special Education. Sponsored by the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional…

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Federico Waitoller @federicowaitoller.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

“Black children often come to school as exclamation points and question marks, but leave as periods.” — Donna Ford A powerful reflection on how schooling can shape—or diminish—students’ curiosity. Listen to the conversation:

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DiveIn: Diving into Special Education's Most Complex and Pressing Debates

Join Dr. Federico Waitoller for DiveIn, the podcast that explores the most complex and pressing debates in Special Education. Sponsored by the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional…

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Given her exceptional legacy of advancing research, producing influential scholarship, and nurturing new voices in the field, the CEC-DR recognizing outstanding early career publications will now carry the name of Dr. Lynn Fuchs.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 CEC-DR Award Winners! 🎉 We look forward to honoring our award winners for their outstanding contributions to research and leadership in special education. Join us at the CEC-DR Business Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Extended Deadline! Nominate for the CEC Division for Research Distinguished Researcher from Underrepresented Groups Award by Jan 2, 2026. Recognizing impactful special education research. cecdr.org/awards/disti...

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Liz Bettini @lizbettini.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Excited to share a new Project RESPECT paper out today in RASE, defining special educators' working conditions! We often talk about "working conditions" but seldom precisely define them. 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.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

ACTION ALERT: Department of Education has nearly wiped out OSERS—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA. #4SpecialEducation exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

CEC’s Executive Director, Chad Rummel, appeared on NPR's 1A podcast this morning to discuss the impact of the layoffs at the Department of Education on special education. With the reduction in federal staff, our nation’s special education law is at risk. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Curious about what the reduction-in-force means for #specialeducation and what to do now? Swipe through for info! #RIF #sped #ed #education #disability #teach #teacher #osep #osers #departmentofeducation

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Consider nominating a colleague (or yourself) for one of the 2026 CEC-DR Awards! You have two months to think about it. Awards will be presented at the CEC Convention in Salt Lake City, UT in March 2026. Visit our website to learn more about each award: cecdr.org/cec-dr-awards

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Liz Bettini @lizbettini.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

New article in The Conversation, with @edutuan.bsky.social & LaRon Scott, about the implications of recent federal cuts to teacher diversity grants for the special education teacher workforce. theconversation.com/diversifying...

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Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools

Declining interest in the teacher profession and recent Trump administration budget cuts pose challenges to developing a diverse educator workforce.

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Nelson Brunsting @brunnc3.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Updated literature review on special education teachers' occupational wellbeing and burnout is published online! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/... @lizbettini.bsky.social @michellecumming.bsky.social Excited to see the nascent intervention work prior research has catalyzed!

Figure titled "conceptualization of factors with strong empirical support for special educator wellbeing and burnout, 1979 to present. Figure includes working conditions (specifically, administrator support, planning time, and instructional grouping) predicting special education teachers' workload manageability, which in turn predicts stress, which in turn predicts burnout. This chain of special education teachers' workload-stress-burnout is moderated by their identity, characteristics, and experience as well as their affective responses to work stress. Teacher wellbeing/burnout, in turn, is associated with teacher outcomes, including teaching self-efficacy, evidence-based practice use, intervention fidelity, and intent to leave. All of these, in turn, predict student outcomes.

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🚨The White House just issued an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education. Eliminating ED or moving IDEA to another agency will be a step backward in serving those with disabilities. Tell your representatives to protect ED: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

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Nelson Brunsting @brunnc3.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Join Council for Exceptional Children through March 31 for free! Many divisions may have free or discounted membership, too. For researchers and graduate students, consider joining CEC's Division for Research (see cecdr.org for all we do). Over 140 people joined the Division for Research yesterday!

CEC Membership graphic including text "At CEC, we believe in access to education that is inclusive and equitable for all."

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

If you can’t be #CEC2025, here are a few ways that you take action today! Check out QR codes and we will post individual links in the thread below. #4SpecialEducation

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Liz Bettini @lizbettini.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Thank you, to all of the special education organizations, journals, & scholars who have joined together to affirm our commitment to scientific integrity: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Statement of Support for Scientific Integrity

Statement of Support for Scientific Integrity As senior scholars in the field of special education, we are alarmed by recent federal actions that threaten the integrity of education research including...

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Allison Lombardi @allisonlombardi.bsky.social · 21/04/2024

Consider checking yourself for ableism

Taken from: https://www.upworthy.com/the-10-phrases-ive-stopped-saying-and-the-people-who-appreciate-me-for-it

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Liz Bettini @lizbettini.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

New pub alert! We examined principals' conceptions of their roles supporting programs for students w/EBD. We found their conceptions of EBD underlay their visions for the program, the roles they took on to support them & their sense of agency. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Michelle Cumming @michellecumming.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Our website is up and running!Project Pathways is all about EF, stress, and stressful regulation for students with or at risk for significant behavioral needs! projectpathways.fiu.edu

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Michelle Cumming @michellecumming.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Education unions across Florida will be decertified if membership is below 60%. Join your local union!

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Jessica Toste @jessicatoste.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Let’s talk about qualitative research! 📝Come learn more at our CEC Division for Research webinar today at 11:00am CT (12:00pm ET). This is #3 in our 8-part webinar series: The Next Generation of Quality Indicators. Still time to register ➡️ tinyurl.com/QualityIndicatorsCECDR

Webinar fly her for series, titled the next generation quality in the caterers in special education research. Hosted by the division for research a CEC. Fridays from 12 to 1 PM Eastern time, 9 to 10 Pacific time. October 20, 2023 focused on qualitative research.

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