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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · 21d

✨ We’re so excited that TED 2025 is coming to Kansas City, MO!

Early bird registration ends September 22nd. Register at tedcec.org/events/ted-c...
Lock in your spot (and the best rate) today. We can’t wait to see you in KC! 💙 #TED2025 #KansasCity

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TESE: The journal of CEC’s Teacher Education Division @ted-cec-tese.bsky.social · Sep 8

New in TESE! Balikci et al. (2025) complete a meta-analysis with risk of bias assessment (Reichow et al., 2018) on single case educational research (SCER). Performance Feedback (PF) for preservice teachers is confirmed as an EBP.

Read full article: doi.org/10.1177/0888... @ted-cec.bsky.social

A Meta-Analysis of Performance Feedback as an Evidence-Based Practice in Special Education Teacher Preparation - Serife Balikci, Emrah Gulboy, Marcia L. Rock, Salih Rakap, 2025

This meta-analysis systematically examines the evidence supporting the effectiveness of performance feedback as an evidence-based practice in the training of pr...

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Sep 5

Nominations for the TED Social Justice award have been extended until Friday, September 12! Nominate someone today at tedcec.org/ted-awards

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today is the last day to nominate someone for a TED award!

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 23

🏆 Celebrate excellence in education! Nominate a changemaker (or yourself!) for a 2025 TED Award by Aug 23.
Categories include service, publication, social justice & more.
🔗 Learn more and apply at tedcec.org/ted-awards

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Aug 7

Did you know that faculty presenters can apply for funding to attend the TED conference? Apply by August 22!

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 14

Presenting at TED 2025? Apply for up to $1,000 in Strategic Equity Funding to attend the conference! Open to TED member faculty accepted to present. Learn more and apply by Aug 22 at tedcec.org/teacher-educ....
Not presenting yet? Submit a poster by July 31: tedcec.org/.../ted.../p...

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 28

TED sponsored 20 members from 12 states to attend SELS 2025 in Alexandria, VA! 🏛️ They met with lawmakers, shared stories, and advocated for special education policy. Inspired to join next year? Watch for 2026 scholarship updates! #SELS2025 #SpecialEd #Advocacy #TEDPolicy

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚨 Reminder! Submit your poster or conversation table proposal for #TED2025 in KC!
🗓️ Conference: Nov 11–14
📍 Westin Crown Center
🔗 Proposals: tedcec.org/events/ted-conference/proposal-submission-page

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 23

🏆 Celebrate excellence in education! Nominate a changemaker (or yourself!) for a 2025 TED Award by Aug 23.
Categories include service, publication, social justice & more.
🔗 Learn more and apply at tedcec.org/ted-awards

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 22

Registration is still open for our August Coffee Chat! This is a great opportunity for new and current members to get more involved with TED.

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking to get more connected within TED? Join us for our August Coffee Chat! This event is open to all members—an opportunity to learn more about TED, meet fellow members, and get involved. Register at tinyurl.com/tedaugustcoffeechat

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 21

We're updating the TED Syllabus Share! Each week we’ll focus on one course—starting with SPED 101. If you teach an intro to special ed course, send your syllabus to [email protected] to help grow this shared resource.

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 18

Support our graduate student committee by attending this webinar on Thursday, July 24th at 1pm EST featuring two excellent doctoral candidates.

Message @ted-kaleidoscope.bsky.social for the Zoom link

Hope to see you there!

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Jul 17

TED Members stand alongside 600 partner organizations urging the immediate disbursement of legally obligated funds. Read the letter and get access to more resources at:
www.edfundsnow.org
#edpolicy #edadvocacy #specialeducation #appropriations #ed

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Jul 14

TED members ready to advocate #4SpecialEducation on Capitol Hill for #SELS2025 tomorrow! @ted-cec.bsky.social @cecmembership.bsky.social

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jul 14

Presenting at TED 2025? Apply for up to $1,000 in Strategic Equity Funding to attend the conference! Open to TED member faculty accepted to present. Learn more and apply by Aug 22 at tedcec.org/teacher-educ....
Not presenting yet? Submit a poster by July 31: tedcec.org/.../ted.../p...

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jun 25

Zoom link for student presentations: virginia.zoom.us/j/9483183196...

To register for the Washington Update TED members can check the most recent leadership message in their email.

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jun 25

We have two exciting events happening tomorrow! At 1pm ET Kaleidoscope will host their first PhD Student Virtual Presentation Series. Join via Zoom 🧵

At 3pm ET the Policy Commitee will host a special Washington Update with Dr. Kait Brennan. We hope to see you there!

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking to get more connected within TED? Join us for our August Coffee Chat! This event is open to all members—an opportunity to learn more about TED, meet fellow members, and get involved. Register at tinyurl.com/tedaugustcoffeechat

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 28

We are one week away from our first new member coffee chat! If you are a new TED member we’d love to see you there. Register at tinyurl.com/tedjunecoffeechat

Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 8

Are you one of the 4,115 new members of TED? Join us for a coffee chat this summer to learn more about us, connect with others, and get involved!

Registration Links
June Coffee Chat at tinyurl.com/tedjunecoffeechat

August Coffee Chat at tinyurl.com/tedaugustcoffeechat

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 19

Submit a proposal to present at CEC 2026! They are also looking for reviewers. Sign up to be a reviewer by May 31, 2025 @5PM ET at
cecconvention.org/call-reviewers

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TESE: The journal of CEC’s Teacher Education Division @ted-cec-tese.bsky.social · May 12

New in TESE! Regan et al. explore eCoaching—a flexible, tech-based alternative to traditional supervision for special education interns. Findings show it boosts mentorship, feedback, and growth for provisionally licensed teachers. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1177/08884064241311630 🔗https://tedcec.org

eCoaching as an Alternative to Traditional Supervision: Practices and Perspectives From University Supervisors - Kelley Regan, Margaret P. Weiss, Kristen Merrill O’Brien, 2025

Internship is a culminating student teaching experience traditionally involving sustained mentorship in the classroom of an experienced mentor teacher with some...

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 8

Are you one of the 4,115 new members of TED? Join us for a coffee chat this summer to learn more about us, connect with others, and get involved!

Registration Links
June Coffee Chat at tinyurl.com/tedjunecoffeechat

August Coffee Chat at tinyurl.com/tedaugustcoffeechat

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 7

Join the TED Small Special Education Programs Caucus and TED Early Childhood Faculty Special Interest Group for summer writing retreats. Come for some or all and get your writing accomplished!

See flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 6

New research alert from TESE! David Peyton and colleagues show how mentor teachers’ working conditions—especially planning time and collaboration—shape teacher candidates’ development and intent to teach. Essential insights for strengthening special education teacher prep!

doi.org/10.1177/0888...

Time Is Not on Their Side: How Mentor Teachers’ Working Conditions Shape Candidates’ Development and Intent to Teach - David J. Peyton, Hannah Morris Mathews, Elizabeth Bettini, Kristen Merrill O’Brie...

Student teaching is a powerful formative experience for special education teacher candidates. Crucial to candidate success in student teaching is the effectiven...

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · May 5

The PD Committee is currently updating the TED Syllabus Share for the upcoming school year. Consider submitting your syllabi & textbook recommendations for SPED-specific undergraduate & graduate courses. Please submit by June 15th so the PD Committee has time to review and organize the portal.

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Teacher Education Division of CEC @ted-cec.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are looking for conference proposal reviewers. Reviewers will get between 5-10 proposals to review. Reviews will be sent out next week and need to be returned within 7-10 days.

Please complete the form by EOD 4/27 to be a reviewer.

Tinyurl.com/tedreviewer

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