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Before you head into the weekend, take a moment to share this opportunity with your networks! LeadIDEACenter is offering a no-cost leadership academy for principals and assistant principals focused on impacting special education and IDEA implementation. bit.ly/PK12Academy

#Principals & #AssistantPrincipals! Are you ready to elevate your skills in supporting IDEA implementation? The IDEA PreK–12 Leadership Academy is your opportunity to connect and grow with leaders from across the country to impact special education. bit.ly/PK12Academy

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Check out the new blog post from CEEDAR and ERA spotlighting ITRAC, the RTAP program in Minnesota designed to address teacher shortages in #SpecialEducation for students with significant support needs. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-appren…

It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs provide unique ways to recruit, train, and retain educators that match local needs. Learn more about RTAPs leading to special education licensure with CEEDAR’s RTA database! ceedar.org/teacher-appren…

It’s National #Apprenticeship Week! Are you wondering about funding resources that can be used to support Registered #Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs)? Check out the funding guide: air.org/resource/fundi…

Discover how Tomball ISD is paving the way for inclusive education! In this video developed by The PROGRESS Center, Keri Williams, Special Education Director, shares how they embed curriculum tools to ensure all students have equitable access to learning. promotingprogress.org/resources/stor…

Dia Jackson (LeadIDEACenter) joined Lynn Holdheide (CEEDAR), along with Ronda Sortino and Juli Taylor from OSEP, for a presentation at the Blue Ribbon Schools Recognition Ceremony. Thank you to Dia and the team for driving impactful conversations to enhance educational equity!

Check out a new National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals article inspired by our Principal Podcast episode, “An Innovative Approach to Special Education.” Learn how APs can transform IDEA requirements into exceptional learning experiences: naesp.org/resource/how-a… #Disability #SpecialEducation

Happy Holidays from LeadIDEACenter! We extend our warmest wishes to the incredible early intervention and PreK–12 leaders who work tirelessly to create equitable and individualized educational opportunities for all children to thrive. #IDEA #SpecialEducation

🎧 Listen: As #IDEA turns 50, AIR #SpecialEducation expert Tammy Kolbe joins civil rights advocate Ed Martin on NPR's All Things Considered to reflect on the law's successes and shortcomings. npr.org/2024/12/26/nx-…

Lead IDEA was in Austin today to connect with Leaders in the Field and partners! Great discussions on creating resources and planning dissemination to support school & early intervention leaders. Thanks to all the leaders and partners who joined us! National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals #SpecialEducation

Is your school struggling to find and keep special educators? Check out the Special Educator Retention Navigator from the Lead IDEA Center and the CEEDAR Center, which highlights the principal’s role in proactively addressing retention issues. View here ➡️ lead-idea.org/navigator/rete…

Thank you to the 11 school leaders who joined us last week for our first PreK-12 Leadership Academy event! Participants connected with Lead IDEA coaches, engaged in workshops focused on family engagement and workforce supports, and began developing their IDEA leader action plans.

School leaders, struggling to find & keep special educators? The new Principal Navigator highlights 6 key issues & how principals can take action. Explore school stories & toolkits with real solutions! lead-idea.org/navigator/rete…

Attending the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 2025 Convention & Expo? Stop by booth 1109 to learn more about our products and services —we can't wait to connect with you! #CEC2025

You can now find us on Instagram! We can’t wait to connect with even more principals, assistant principals, and early intervention program leaders as we share insights, resources, and opportunities to enhance your leadership journey. instagram.com/leadideacenter/

Are you an LEA or SEA leader interested in learning more about implementing DBI? Visit NCII's website for more information and to register for the Institute, June 25-26 in Chicago! intensiveintervention.org/news-and-event…