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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · 5d

Such important work- with clear suggestions for how much still needs to be done! I hope a few doc students are paying attention- maybe a dissertation idea or two? @ted-cec.bsky.social

Alli Gilmour @afgilmour.bsky.social · Aug 26

Excited to share a new publication with co-author Tiffany Lam- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Dual-Certification in Special Education and General Education. Read the full paper here- journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Lindsey Kaler @lindseykaler.bsky.social · Jul 22

Excited to circulate another @caldercenter.bsky.social WP! Another study from my dissertation, w/ @roddy-theobald.bsky.social‬. Using data from WA, we track individual paraeducators to predict exit from the state education workforce. Ungated WP here: ‬ tinyurl.com/3wtfrm2m
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SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · 12d

🎓 Is having a dual-certification in #SpecialEducation and general education better than having one certification? SPARC Center co-director @afgilmour.bsky.social and Tiffany Lam reviewed the research to learn more on this topic: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Aug 28

Looking forward to hearing more from my @SPARC_Center collaborators- we’ve learned a lot in a year that can help inform policymakers & practitioners!

AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join the AEFP Policymakers & Practitioners Community Group for an interactive forum on Teacher Shortages & Vacancies in K-12 schools TODAY, from 1-2 EDT! Register today aefpweb.org/ev_calen...

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Aug 11

Another report released on the shortage of #SpecialEducation teachers. The @SPARC_Center research team works with state leaders to investigate policies contributing to shortages, turnover, & instability.

learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/teac...

Teacher Shortages by Subjects Across States

As a supplement to the State Teacher Shortages 2025 Update tool, this analyses includes data on the number of states reporting shortages by teaching area (i.e., special education, science, mathematics...

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jul 13

Prepping to explain to NYS members of Congress & anyone who will listen why we need to pay greater attention to #specialeducation workforce issues @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social @cecmembership.bsky.social @ted-cec.bsky.social

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 25

What questions do you have about using state or district data to investigate #SpecialEducation workforce issues?

SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · Jun 25

TOMORROW! 🚨
Don’t miss our webinar on how we define and track #SpecialEducation teachers in workforce data.
⏰ June 26 | 3pm ET
🔗 sparccenter.org/events/regis...

Using State Longitudinal Data Systems to Study Special Education Teachers

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 24

I’m sure I know a few doc students who might be interested! @cec-dr.bsky.social @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social

Just Education Policy Institute @justedpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 15

With generous support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Spencer Foundation, we are pleased to be offering the Just Education Policy Institute for doctoral students interested in research to reduce racial inequality in education policy this fall. Applications are open, due June 30.

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 17

Need more resources focused on #specialeducation? Visit sparccenter.org

Home | SPARC Center

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 17

Important resource for districts considering opportunities for building and stabilizing the #specialeducation workforce, incorporating research from my @sparccenter.bsky.social colleagues @roddy-theobald.bsky.social, @afgilmour.bsky.social, & @lizbettini.bsky.social.

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 16

Excited to promote this @sparccenter.bsky.social session at the ECS National Forum on Ed Policy!
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Full Agenda - 2025 National Forum on Education Policy

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 13

#irony.

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 13

Also- learn more about how the open source community is supporting data governance to connect #specialed data with #slds data

Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 13

Presenters @afgilmour.bsky.social & @roddy-theobald.bsky.social will share identification options we ruled out (& show why) and offer a glimpse into how strong collaborations with State partners can make a difference!

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 13

Identifying who provides #specialeducation services in admin data can be challenging. Come learn from @sparccenter.bsky.social experts & our partners!

SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · Jun 12

2️⃣ weeks out!
#SpecialEducation teacher shortages can only be solved if we can define who is in the workforce. We’ll explore this during our upcoming webinar on June 26 at 3pm ET: sparccenter.org/events/regis...

Two Weeks Away: Using State Longitudinal Data Systems to Study Special Education Teachers Webinar

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Jun 5

Join members of the SPARC Center (and me!) to learn more about studying #SpecialEducation teachers- we’ve got ideas & want to hear from you too! @cec-dr.bsky.social @ted-cec.bsky.social @aefpweb.bsky.social

SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · May 29

There's a #SpecialEducation teacher shortage—but defining and identifying special education teachers varies by state and system. We’re unpacking the complexity in our upcoming webinar.

🗓️ June 26 at 3pm ET

🔗 Register: sparccenter.org/events/regis...

Upcoming Webinar: Using State Longitudinal Data Systems to Study Special Education Teachers

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · May 29

This should be GOOD! @aefpweb.bsky.social @ted-cec.bsky.social @cec-dr.bsky.social @aeraedresearch.bsky.social @dqcdata.bsky.social

SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · May 29

There's a #SpecialEducation teacher shortage—but defining and identifying special education teachers varies by state and system. We’re unpacking the complexity in our upcoming webinar.

🗓️ June 26 at 3pm ET

🔗 Register: sparccenter.org/events/regis...

Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Apr 5

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SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · Mar 31

Evidence on teacher shortages in Washington state from the @caldercenter.bsky.social helps motivate #SPARCCenter work to address #SpecialEducation workforce challenges. Prioritizing these issues is key to improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions

New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.

www.edweek.org

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Apr 3

Anyone else have Gov Pritzker on their 2028 possibilities bingo card??

JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · Apr 3

Equity Arc, which trains young musicians of color, was set to play with the US Marine Band — until Trump's anti-DEI order canceled the show.

But Chicago stepped up, and now the students will perform at @chicagosymphony.bsky.social on 4/6. Grab a free ticket and join me in cheering them on. cso.org

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Mar 25

We need families to engage in #specialEducation workforce discussions now more than ever!

SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · Mar 25

The shortage of #SpecialEducation teachers affects services for many students with disabilities. @afgilmour.bsky.social, @lizbettini.bsky.social, and @lmasonwms.bsky.social share ways families and advocates can help. ldaamerica.org/how-the-spec...

How the Special Education Teacher Shortage Affects Students with LD, and What to Do About it – Learning Disabilities Association of America

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Mar 18

If this affects you, make sure to let your Congress member know that this will help improve access to high-quality teachers in your area & remind them this work MUST continue!!

Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Mar 18

Exciting news @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social @tedcec.bsky.social - a district judge ruled in favor of reinstating teacher prep grants canceled a few weeks ago- things like TQP & SEED grants! YAY!!

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Mar 11

Couldn’t agree more! @sparccenter
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The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 10 | DQC

If the federal government no longer supports and produces data and research, states—and districts—will be forced to go it alone at significant cost, including capacity and time.

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Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams @lmasonwms.bsky.social · Mar 11

Today is THE DAY!! Looking forward to the first of many opportunities to engage w/partners! Come to hear what we’re learning abt the #specialeducation workforce!

SPARC Center @sparccenter.bsky.social · Mar 10

🚨 It’s tomorrow! 🚨

The #SPARCCenter Launch Event is happening March 11, 2025, from 1-2pm ET! Join us and hear from some of our experts on #SpecialEducation research, leadership, and more!

👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/SPARCLaunch

Reminder the SPARC Center Launch event is happening on March 11, 2025.

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