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...
by Dana Ludvik | Jan 4, 2023 | Administrative Leadership, Mentorship
Everyone experiences a certain degree of stress and frustration when beginning a new position. Special education teachers face the same challenges, but they also experience stress related to procedural concerns, resource access and scheduling structures. Pairing new...
by Dana Ludvik | Dec 14, 2022 | Administrative Leadership, Mentorship
While barriers exist for all new teachers, those entering K-12 education systems in rural communities face unique challenges that often hinder their professional development and job satisfaction. Challenges like geographic isolation, poor compensation and ambiguous...
