by Dana Ludvik | Nov 17, 2025 | Administrative Leadership, Mentorship
Shortages of special education teachers in Nebraska remain a significant statewide challenge. The 2024-25 Nebraska Teacher Shortage Summary identified special education as the highest teaching shortage area. Administrators face both hiring and retention challenges....
by Dana Ludvik | Oct 21, 2025 | Administrative Leadership, Mentorship
Special education teachers perform in complex environments that require them to manage various instructional, behavioral and legal responsibilities. They must design individualized education programs (IEPs), collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary...
by Dana Ludvik | Apr 25, 2024 | Administrative Leadership
Get SET Nebraska registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year! Get SET Nebraska is a grant initiative funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). The program aims to improve retention of...
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 | 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...
