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 | 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 | Feb 9, 2023 | Mentorship
Do you have questions about Get SET Nebraska’s Induction and Mentorship Program for special education teachers? The following blog may provide answers to those questions, along with some valuable insights from mentors and administrators who participated in our 2022-23...
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...
