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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · 10d

Share your stories (written or recorded) here:
bit.ly/TED_IDEA50 #IDEA50 #IDEA #specialed #specialeducation #edadvocacy #disability

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you a #specialeducation #teacher interested in #AI? Consider participating in my #dissertation - #study only a few spots left! Take the eligibility survey at bit.ly/3GaAvdx to see if you’re able (takes less than 5 min to complete!) #sped #spedteacher #disability #specialeducationteacher #school

Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Jun 24

Recruiting participants for my dissertation. Please share! Link to eligibility survey: bit.ly/3GaAvdx

Flyer titled “Research Participants Needed!” The flyer invites experienced special education teachers in the U.S. to participate in a study about the perceived quality and usability of materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) for use in special education settings.

What?
The study involves a survey, sharing instructional materials, participating in a Zoom focus group, and possibly attending a generative AI workshop. Participants will receive gift cards as compensation.

Who?
Eligible participants must:
• Be experienced special education teachers in the U.S.
• Hold a special education teaching license or certificate.
• Currently or previously teach grades 5–8.
• Be familiar with science standards.
• Be at least 18 years old.

How to Participate:
Interested individuals are directed to fill out a survey at http://bit.ly/3GaAvdx and can email the Principal Investigator, Danielle Waterfield, at dla9ck@virginia.edu with questions.

At the bottom, it lists the IRB: UVA School of Education and Human Development IRB-SBS Protocol #7623. The flyer is decorated with a gradient blue-to-orange background, icons of gears, a globe, and a cartoon illustration of a person using a laptop labeled “AI.”

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Aug 8

Multiple trusted sources are reporting that #OSEP may be preparing to cancel hundreds of #IDEA Part D #grants. @ted-cec.bsky.social is hosting an urgent meeting Monday, 8/11 at 1PM ET to discuss the situation & next steps. Register to attend at the first link in our Linktree (in bio).

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Jun 24

Recruiting participants for my dissertation. Please share! Link to eligibility survey: bit.ly/3GaAvdx

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Jun 9

Really enjoyed getting to speak on my recent article in this podcast episode! Give it a listen and read the open access special issue if you’d like.

Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Jun 9

The latest episode of the TED and CEC Collaboration podcast features members of the TED Policy Committee in a panel discussing their articles from the recent JOSEP special issue on #specialeducation advocacy and policy. Link to Spotify channel in our Linktree (in bio). #edpolicy #edadvocacy

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Jun 8

New #pub with some great folks! Spoiler alert: #teachers who got our #multimedia #pd yielded better #student #outcomes for both students with and without #disabilities. Read here: journals.sagepub.com/eprint/HZZJW... #swd #vocabulary @mjkphd.bsky.social @rkunemund.bsky.social @jamietday.bsky.social

Impacting Student Vocabulary Outcomes Through Multimedia Professional Development - Rachel L. Kunemund, Jamie Day, Olivia F. Coleman, Kristen Granger, Danielle Waterfield, Suzanne McClain, Sean D. McD...

As students enter upper elementary and middle school, content area vocabulary terms become more prevalent and complex. While some students can learn terms from ...

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Jun 2

UVA SPED Ph.D. Students ➡️ UVA SPED Ph.D. Candidates ✨ Big congrats to my cohort since we all successfully defended our dissertation proposals in the last month. Suzanne, Nate, & Francis are some of the best humans & I’m so grateful for them! See you when we’ve finished our dissertations in ~9 mo.

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · May 13

I was grateful to co-author two of the papers in this issue! Access it here: openjournals.bsu.edu/JOSEP/issue/...

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · May 12

Are you a TED member & doctoral #student (or do you know one) looking to get more involved in special education #policy and #advocacy? Consider applying to be a 2025-2026 TED Policy Fellow! Applications are due by midnight EST on 6/1/25. Link to the app can be found in our Linktree (in bio). #sped

Alt text: A green and cream-toned illustrated flyer announces the 2025–2026 TED Policy Fellows program. At the top, bold text reads “25–26 TED Policy Fellows.” Below, a green speech bubble states “Apps due 6/1/25!” The flyer features a cartoon woman holding papers, with a text box next to her that reads: “Complete the prompts and upload your CV and advisor’s letter of recommendation in the Google Form.” Icons of a government building, shaking hands, and a clipboard appear nearby. At the bottom, it says “APPLY NOW” with a link: “linktr.ee/cec_ted_policy.”

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · May 5

Are you a graduate student (or do you know one) looking to get more involved in special education advocacy? Consider applying to be a TED Policy Fellow! Current fellows are hosting an info session on Monday, 5/12/25 at 2pm EST. Registration link for the info session is in our Linktree (in bio).

Flyer for the “25–26 TED Policy Fellows Interest Meeting.” It invites individuals interested in becoming a TED Policy Fellow to learn about the fellowship from the 24–25 fellows and ask questions. The meeting is scheduled for May 12th, 2025, at 2 PM EST on Zoom. Registration is required, with the link provided in their Linktree. The flyer features an illustration of a person using a computer, which displays a screen with icons representing a speaker and audience. Social media handles @cec_ted_policy and @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social are listed at the top right. The design uses green tones and a clean, modern layout.

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · May 2

Successfully defended my proposal this morning! I’m now a #PhDCandidate, moving forward with my #dissertation, & am in early stages of the #jobsearch. Celebrating with my two favorite guys tonight, & have a lot of gratitude for all who have supported me. Looking forward to the rest of this journey!

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Mar 27

The TED Policy Committee’s webinar and workshop series, Advocacy in Action, will have our second session on Tuesday, 4/1 at 1:30pm EST. See the photo for our agenda and our wonderful line up of speakers. TED members, register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Mar 21

Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order for dismantling the Department of Education. What does this mean for #specialeducation? What happens to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? Watch and share this video to learn more. #IDEA #education #teacher #disability #school #ED

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Kaleidoscope of Teacher Education Division @ted-kaleidoscope.bsky.social · Mar 17

Our next Expert Q&A in our Job Search Series is next week on Wednesday, 3/26 at 8pm EST. We will be joined by the wonderful Dr. @ofudgec.bsky.social from UCF to chat about giving a job talk and participating in an on-campus interview. Join us on 3/26 via this Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/5924242947...

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Mar 14

Come see me this morning! #CEC2025

Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Mar 5

Coming to #CEC2025? Come see us to chat about the latest #edpolicy happenings, resources, & more! #sped #specialed #specialeducation #teacher #teachered #advocacy

Promotional flyer for the ‘Policy Committee Showcase’ session at the CEC 2025 Special Education Convention & Expo, hosted by the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children. The event is scheduled for March 14, 2025, from 9:15 to 10:15 AM in Room 314. The flyer features a green and white design with headshots and names of five presenters: Kaitlyn Brennan, Ph.D.; Caitlin Criss, Ph.D.; David Hoppey, Ph.D.; Jamie Nelson, M.A.E.; and Danielle A. Waterfield, M.T. The bottom of the flyer includes social media handles and a link for more information: @cec_ted_policy and linktr.ee/cec_ted_policy.

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Mar 12

If you’re at CEC today come see my talk in the AI Data Blitz session from 2:15-3:15! Room 315. #CEC2025 #AI #IEP

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Mar 5

Come see me and some other great folks from our Committee!

Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Mar 5

Coming to #CEC2025? Come see us to chat about the latest #edpolicy happenings, resources, & more! #sped #specialed #specialeducation #teacher #teachered #advocacy

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Kaleidoscope of Teacher Education Division @ted-kaleidoscope.bsky.social · Mar 5

Are you ready for #CEC2025? Come hang out with us! Check the flyers below for our events. @tedcec.bsky.social

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Mar 4

Happening tomorrow with Dr. Kait Brennan, @lmasonwms.bsky.social, @dawaterfield.bsky.social, & Alison Kearley. See you there, TED Members!

Liz Bettini @lizbettini.bsky.social · Mar 4

Register for TED CEC's Advocacy in Action webinar, tomorrow afternoon!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Mar 1

New pub alert - excited to share my first first author empirical paper is now published!!! We examined the #quality of #IEPgoals written by #sped #teachers with & without #ChatGPT, & also did teacher #interviews for thoughts on #AI: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #specialeducation #IEP #edtech

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Sarah Powell @sarahpowellphd.bsky.social · Feb 26

Join us in Baltimore - 2 weeks from today. This reception is open to anyone at #CEC2025!

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Feb 24

The TED Policy Committee is starting the new webinar and workshop series, Advocacy in Action, to foster community, share and build resources, and support education advocacy efforts! If you are a TED member, register for the first session on 3/4/25 at 1:30pm EST here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Alt text: A promotional flyer for the “Advocacy in Action” Webinar & Workshop Series. The flyer has a light green background with bold black and green text. “Advocacy in Action” is prominently displayed at the top, followed by “Webinar & Workshop Series” in black text. Below, “Session 1: Getting Started” is written in green, and the date and time are listed as “Tuesday, March 4th at 1:30pm EST.” The flyer invites participants to a working session on Zoom to share and individualize advocacy resources. At the bottom, it credits the TED Policy Committee and includes social media handles: @cec_ted_policy and @cec-ted-policy.bksy.social. The right side of the flyer features an illustration of three people with a speech bubble containing a megaphone.

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Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Feb 23

A great resource that we will continue to update!!

Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Feb 23

Looking for a one stop shop for #educationadvocacy resources?! We’ve got you. Click the #toolkit link in our Linktree (link in bio!). #edpolicy #teachered #specialeducation #sped #education #school #educationadvocate

A graphic with a white background, green toolbox with tools in it with a green megaphone on it. The graphic advertises a toolkit created by the TED Policy Committee to help with education policy advocacy efforts. The link is on their Linktree in the bio.

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Feb 21

What does the U.S. Department of Education NOT do? Set curriculum - that’s all up to state and local school districts. #education #edpolicy #usdoe #ed #commoncore

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Feb 20

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