How the 'Science of Reading' Can Support English Learners English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

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Please join us in-person or virtually with the incredible MU CEHD Bridge! cehd.missouri.edu/the-bridge/

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🚨The White House just issued an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education. Eliminating ED or moving IDEA to another agency will be a step backward in serving those with disabilities.

Tell your representatives to protect ED: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

Excited to officially announce our @Spencer_Fdn funded project! Examining the Experiences of Bilingual Family Specialists Collaborating with Families of Students with Disabilities.

Come join us to kick off CEC Baltimore! One of my favorite events… M-I-Z.

Welcome to www.VocabSupport.com The resources on this site are intended for: ​general & special education teachers (including co-teaching teams) students with and without disabilities, and their families

Another free and effective resource produced thanks to wise investments by the Department of Education via the Institute for Education Sciences and Office of Special Education Programs www.vocabsupport.com over 300 slideshows for evidence-based vocab instruction in science grades 4-8 (or beyond)

Texas v. Becerra: What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 - DREDF Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

17 states are suing HHS and asking that Section 504 be held unconstitutional. If you live in one of these states, and if you care about accommodations in schools, hospitals, etc., for people with disabilities, please call your Attorney General.
dredf.org/protect-504/

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Had a blast at #PCRC2025 presenting our findings of teacher candidates’ use & perceptions of GenAI with @DocGoran

5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

Today we can all take action by going to 5calls.org and spending five minutes making calls!

A Missouri win against Vanderbilt with an eventful halftime baby race! Jack loved watching his first Mizzou basketball game… verdict is still out on the whole racing thing. @mizzouathletics.bsky.social

Science of reading conference promotion on May 5-6 in Columbia, MO. Featuring keynote speakers Dr. Carol Tolman, Dr. Devin Kearns, Dr. Holly Lane, and Dr. Matthew Burns.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Show Me Science of Reading Conference! We hope to see many of you there!

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CIDDL Research and Practice Brief: Technology Supports for Multilingual Students at Risk for Learning Disabilities - CIDDL This brief explores how technology can effectively support multilingual students at risk for learning disabilities.

Thanks for having me, CIDDL. Always great to share my passion preparing teachers to implement literacy EBPs AND valuing the many assets of multilingual students.

Check out the full brief here: ciddl.org/ciddl-resear...

Reminder of the deadline for submission proposals for the Show Me Science of Reading conference is December 10.

Final call: Submit your proposal by tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10th!

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HLPs for Students with Disabilities - Updated and Refreshed - Introductory Remarks In this lecture, Dr. Michael Kennedy from U.Va discusses the reasons why leaders from CEC, CEEDAR, and OSEP made the decision to update and refresh the 2015 HLPs…

I recently recorded a short video introducing the Revised & Refreshed High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities for CEEDAR. vimeo.com/1031798064. You can access their site to find free resources as well as a download of the new text: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/high-leverag... Please share

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Excited for another great Show Me Science of Reading Conference in 2025! Interested in presenting a breakout session that aligns with evidence-based literacy practices? Submit by December 10. Happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Woot! Another great starter pack.

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Thanks for starting, Debra. May you please add me?

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I made a starter pack. Feels weird because I know I've forgotten folks, so please let me know if you want on (or off!). Looking forward to this space being more active!

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www.mathematicspotential.com. Hope this helps! Jessica’s leadership with undergraduate researchers is inspiring.

Excited for my Bluesky entrance — eager to connect with other scholars!

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Excited to make the jump to Bluesky! May you please add me? Thanks for creating.