by Dana Ludvik | Nov 29, 2023 | Administrative Leadership
Teachers leave the field for many reasons. This makes it difficult for schools to begin work to address teacher needs. Fortunately for schools, the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) has identified five critical shifts to address the...
by Dana Ludvik | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Special education teachers provide critical service and support to Nebraska’s students impacting a wide variety of needs. Supporting diverse groups of students requires special education teachers to demonstrate skills across many domains. They must have skills in...
by Dana Ludvik | Apr 24, 2023 | Media
Get SET Nebraska on Lincoln’s KLKN-TV Nebraska’s special education teacher shortage and the Get SET Nebraska program were featured on Lincoln’s Channel 8 KLKN-TV newscast April 21, 2023. Below is the re-post of the article by Matt Chibe and Matthew...
by Dana Ludvik | Mar 21, 2023 | Administrative Leadership
The quality of special education teachers directly impacts student achievement. There are many factors leading to shortages in special education. Research has shown that shortages do not occur for one specific reason. This fact can make it difficult for schools to...
by Dana Ludvik | Feb 14, 2023 | Administrative Leadership, Mentorship
Special education teacher shortages exist in 49 of 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Federal support and planning have assisted schools across the nation in strengthening efforts to recruit, prepare and retain high-quality teachers with the goals to address...