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CEEDAR Center
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We seek to develop teachers and leaders who can successfully prepare SWD to achieve college and career-ready standards.
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Empower every learner! 💪 Join UFLI and the CEEDAR Center on November 17th for a webinar packed with practical tools and free resources to support students with dyslexia. 📚

🔗 Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkYtJVBkSryolmn9fBJSEw
Illustration of hands holding a book on a blue background. Includes UFLI an CEEDAR logo. Text says: Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Students with Dyslexia UFLI Tools and Resources. November 17th, 1pm ET. Explore UFLI's tools and free resources. With UFLI Director, Holly Lane
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Join us next week for a webinar and learn about CEEDAR's new Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Resource! 💼 CEEDAR’s apprenticeship team will give an overview of the new resource and host an RTAP panel discussion.
➡️ Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TT22SEuWQqC4v9M2mxhRsg
Illustrated image of a teacher pointing at a green chalkboard. Includes CEEDAR logo. Text says: Webinar Credit for Prior Learning in Teacher Apprenticeships. November 5th, 2pm ET
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Shout out to Emma Ostovar and CJ Clardy for representing CEEDAR and presenting the new HLP GPT tool at the University of Florida College of Education AI Days event!! 📷 Learn more about the tool here: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/high-leverage-practices/
CJ Clardy and Emma Ostovar presenting on the new HLP GPT tool
October 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Empower every learner! 💪 Join UFLI and the CEEDAR Center on November 17th for a webinar packed with practical tools and free resources to support students with dyslexia. 📚

🔗 Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkYtJVBkSryolmn9fBJSEw
Illustration of hands holding a book on a blue background. Includes UFLI an CEEDAR logo. Text says: Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Students with Dyslexia UFLI Tools and Resources. November 17th, 1pm ET. Explore UFLI's tools and free resources. With UFLI Director, Holly Lane
October 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Join us for a webinar on November 5th and learn about CEEDAR's new Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Resource! 💼 CEEDAR’s apprenticeship team will give an overview of the new resource and host an RTAP panel discussion.
➡️ Register Here: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkYtJVBkSryolmn9fBJSEw
Vector image of a teacher pointing at a green chalkboard. Includes CEEDAR logo. Text says: Webinar Credit for Prior Learning in Teacher Apprenticeships. November 5th, 2pm ET
October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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New resource alert! 🚨 Does your Registered Teacher Apprenticeship award credit for prior learning, knowledge, and experience? Check out CEEDAR’s new online resource for considerations, examples, and resources related to credit for prior learning within RTAPs. 💼 ceedar.education.ufl.edu/cpl-resource/
Background image of students raising their hands in a classroom. Image includes white CEEDAR logo, briefcase icon and the text: Awarding credit for prior learning in teacher apprenticeships: Considerations for sponsors and partners
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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A great kickoff meeting with the Wisconsin Team! 🎉 This team is excited to collaborate across agencies and advance opportunities for all learners in WI!
Group photo of the WI team
October 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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📢 Help us transform teacher preparation nationwide! We’re excited to launch a new Affinity Group focused on Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) to support the special education teacher workforce. The first session is Oct. 28, 3pm ET. Sign up: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/rtap-sign-up
Teacher helping student at a desk in a classroom. Text says: New CEEDAR Affinity Group. Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs Preparing Special Education Teachers. First Session: Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 3-4pm ET.
October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🎓 Empower your educator pipeline! CEEDAR’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) database is refreshed monthly with tools to help districts recruit, train, and retain teachers who reflect local priorities. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-appr...
Teacher working with college student on laptop. Text says RTAP database and resources. Includes CEEDAR logo.
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Virginia Spotlight! 🔦 The VA CEEDAR Team is advancing HLPs to strengthen teacher prep. This fall, a new coaching model will launch in school divisions, providing in-service teachers with job-embedded support to apply HLPs in the classroom. Learn more ➡️ ttaconline.org
Graphic of Virginia with the text "State Spotlight: Virginia. The VA CEEDAR team is advancing HLPs to strengthen teacher prep and support. Launching an HLP coaching model. Training university supervisors to understand and evaluate HLPs to prepare future teachers."
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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We love states who are passionate about improving outcomes for students with disabilities! Go Minnesota team!! 👏🎉
MN team posing for a photo
September 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Our Virginia State Leadership group is the dream team! They are working hard to support ALL learners in VA! 🙌
Va team working at tables Va team posing for picture VA state leads posing in front of a Wawa Va team member writing on a bulletin
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🧭 Struggling to recruit and retain special educators? You're not alone and we can help. The Principal Navigator Tool breaks down 6 key challenges and offers actionable strategies for school leaders. Explore inspiring stories and grab toolkits that work ➡️ lead-idea.org/navigator/re...
Text says: Principal Navigator Special Education Retention. Struggling to retain special educators? You're not alone. Includes Lead IDEA and CEEDAR Center logo. Background image shows colorful circuits
September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Join us in shaping the future of teacher preparation! 🌟
We’re launching an Affinity Group on Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) designed to strengthen and expand pathways for special education teachers across the U.S.

➡️ Register Here: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/rtap-sign-up
Teacher helping student at a desk in a classroom. Text says: New CEEDAR Affinity Group. Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs Preparing Special Education Teachers. First Session: Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 3-4pm ET.
September 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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To learn about evidence-based strategies to strengthen the special education and English learner teacher pipeline, don’t miss this upcoming webinar hosted by the National Council on Teacher Quality on September 25th at 3pm ET. 🧑‍🏫 Register here: bit.ly/4mhrcaP
Graphic with text: "Upcoming Webinar: State of the States: Building a Strong Teacher Workforce for Students with Disabilities and English Learners, September 25th 3-4pm ET. Be sure to register. Featured Panelists: Laurie VanderPloeg, Lisa Foehr, David Sienko"
September 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Discover our IC on supporting content learning through technology for K-12 students with disabilities. This resource outlines how integrating assistive and instructional technologies, guided by Universal Design for Learning, can enhance student outcomes. 🖥️
ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...
Illustration of a student using online technology with the text "Supporting Content Learning Through Technology for K-12 Students with Disabilities"
September 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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What an amAZing state leadership team meeting in Arizona! This team is laser focused on ensuring every student has effective teachers and leaders! 👩‍🏫🙌
Meg Kamman speaking to AZ team Group working at a table AZ team smiling for a photo
September 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Today is International Literacy Day - a day highlighting the importance of creating a more literate and sustainable society! 📚 Explore our three Literacy ICs on the topics of Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, and Disciplinary Literacy. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/innovation-c...
Image shows hands holding multicolored books. Text says: New Literacy Innovation Configurations. Evidence-based Reading instruction for: Grades k-5 & Grades 6-12, Disciplinary Literacy
September 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Check out the revised High-Leverage Practices book! 📖 This book includes updated supplemental resources which have been created to help assist the spread and implementation of the HLPs. Download and read here ➡️ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/high-leverag...
Graphic with photo of cover of HLPs for Students with Disabilities book with text "Revised and updated HLP book." Includes CEC and CEEDAR logos.
September 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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California Spotlight! 🔦 The CA CEEDAR Team partners with the CA Council on Teacher Education Policy Committee. They share Policy Talk Sheets that highlight initiatives for students with disabilities, guide discussion, and provide resources to legislators. ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/u...
Graphic titled “State Spotlight: California." Text reads: “CA CEEDAR team… • Works with the CA Council on Teacher Education Policy Committee • Created a Policy Talk Sheet to guide discussion and provide targeted information on ways that legislators can support legislation.”
September 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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🚀 Meet the HLP GPT – your AI partner for embedding High-Leverage Practices in everyday teaching! From collaboration to instruction, it gives practical tips to support ALL learners. Start here 👉 bit.ly/hlpchatgpt
#SpecialEducation #HighLeveragePractices #EdTech
New High-Leverage Practices Chat GPT Tool. Image includes CIDDL Logo, Chat GPT logo, and a blue laptop with a white screen displaying the HLP logo, CEEDAR Center logo and CEC logo
August 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Did you know CEEDAR's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) database is updated monthly with new data and resources? RTAPs provide unique ways to recruit, train, and retain educators that match local needs. Learn more here! 💡
ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-apprenticeship-resources/
Teacher working with college student on laptop. Text says RTAP database and resources. Includes CEEDAR logo.
August 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Lindsey Hayes (CEEDAR) and Abby Foley (Lead IDEA) led a great session today at the OSEP Conference on the Principal Navigator Tool. Collaboration is key to supporting the leaders and teachers who serve students with disabilities! 👏
Lindsey Hayes speaking at OSEP conference session
August 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Packed House at the WA MTSS Integrated Conference. Everyone is excited about using the HLPs in all tiers! 🙌🎉
Packed room of attendees smiling in the MTSS HLP Session Presenters Buddy and Meg Kamman Meg Kamman and Cassie Martin Integrated MTSS Conference
August 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The Lead IDEA Center is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Lead IDEA Leadership Academy!

Learn more and apply today: lead-idea.org/lead-idea-le...
July 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM