A fully prepared special education teacher has the most impact on improving student outcomes. Special educators advocate for their students to receive the highest quality instruction possible. They are dedicated to using practices with the most evidence to support student progress and make these decisions based on data and expertise.
A special educator is dedicated to ongoing professional development. They stay up to date on cutting-edge research to improve student learning. They are persistent and tenacious in their instructional delivery to assist students with disabilities to achieve the highest level of independence possible. To achieve this goal, they collaborate with families and other professionals and are knowledgeable of disabilities and instructional strategies.
Vision: ELEVATE the profession to ACCELERATE student achievement
Mission: To attract, inspire, and encourage future special educators to work with individuals with disabilities by:
Advancing the profession through positive stories from the field
Promoting resources needed to consider a career in special education
Building networks and communities to help potential teachers decide to teach special education
Our vision is to ELEVATE the profession to ACCELERATE student achievement. We firmly believe that special education is not just a career but a calling. Our mission is to attract, inspire, and encourage future special educators to work with individuals with disabilities. We achieve this by advancing the profession through the power of positive stories from the field, demonstrating dedicated educators' profound impact on the lives of those they serve. We also promote the essential resources needed to consider a career in special education, providing guidance and support every step of the way. Additionally, we're committed to building networks and communities where potential teachers can connect with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and encouragement to decide to teach special education and embark on a journey of profound impact and fulfillment.