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The SPARC Center at @AIRInforms conducts research & leads systemic change to strengthen the special educator workforce.

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How do school leaders support special educators, and how do special educators grow into leadership roles? During our webinar last week, presenters shared insights from three states that dive into these questions. Here are a few key takeaways:

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💡Abby Foley shared how administrators can use resources from the Lead IDEA Center to support special education teachers and their students: https://t.co/qdlBf1QQZm

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Our webinar next week will explore the results of three studies of school leaders’ prior experience in #SpecialEducation, and what the results mean for supporting special educators.

📅 May 18 at 2pm ET
🔗 Register: https://t.co/WZMh7R9yw2

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💡School leaders play a key role in supporting special educators, but how many of them have #SpecialEducation experience? We will explore what the research reveals in our next webinar with Abby Foley, @RoddyTheobald, @Dr_LaRon_Scott, and Jinseok Shin: https://t.co/WZMh7Ra6lA

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How often do special educators become school leaders? During our upcoming webinar, experts Abby Foley, @RoddyTheobald, @Dr_LaRon_Scott, and Jinseok Shin will discuss our findings. Register to attend: https://t.co/WZMh7Ra6lA

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📢 Applications for the SPARC Scholars Program close soon! We look forward to collaborating with a new cohort of early-career researchers to conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research.

Apply by May 1: https://t.co/PtSbPNHVzk

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In our upcoming webinar, we'll explore three studies with implications for how school leaders create school leadership pathways for #SpecialEducation teachers. Speakers include Abby Foley, @RoddyTheobald, @Dr_LaRon_Scott, and Jinseok Shin. Register: https://t.co/WZMh7R9yw2

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Join us for an upcoming webinar discussing recent findings about #SpecialEducation teachers moving into leadership positions in VA, WA, & TX. Speakers include @Dr_LaRon_Scott, Abby Foley, @RoddyTheobald, and Jinseok Shin.

🗓️May 18th, 2 PM ET
🔗Register: https://t.co/WZMh7R9yw2

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Applications for the SPARC Scholars Program are due on May 1st. To learn more about this opportunity, join @Lmasonwms for an upcoming Q&A session.

📅Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ 4:00 pm EST
🔗Register: https://t.co/G8WRBGpvFO

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Are you interested in applying for the SPARC Center Scholars Program but have questions or want to learn more? Attend our Q&A Session on April 15 at 4pm ET hosted by @Lmasonwms.

🔗Register now: https://t.co/G8WRBGpvFO

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The SPARC Center Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for early career researchers interested in the #SpecialEducation workforce.

@Lmasonwms shares more in this video.

Apply by 5/1: https://t.co/PtSbPNItoS

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💡We’ve been busy! This month, our experts presented at the conferences of @CECMembership & @aefpweb.

It's always valuable to share findings, learn from others, and bring back feedback that strengthens our work.

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This session is also an opportunity to learn more about our new SPARC Scholars Program. Learn more and apply by May 1: https://t.co/PtSbPNHVzk

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At #AEFP2026 & interested in #SpecialEducation research? Join SPARC Center experts Elizabeth Bettini, Allison Gilmour, @Lmasonwms & @RoddyTheobald for a conversation group tomorrow at 4:30 pm in the Zurich D Ballroom!

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📅 March 21 | 11:45 am–1:15 pm
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💡 Teacher Incentives with @RoddyTheobald

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SPARC Center experts are presenting at #AEFP2026 this week! Sessions are in the thread below, with 💥indicating sessions related to #SpecialEducation:

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📅 March 21 | 8:15–9:45 am
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💡 Working Conditions, Supports, & Teacher Wellbeing with Elizabeth Bettini💥