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
#SELS2025 wrapped up today and we heard that yesterday's visits to Capitol Hill were a success! DEC members shared photos from their visits to the Hill featuring the Maryland Team with Representative Glenn Ivey and Illinois Team Members with Representative Danny Davis!
Dark blue and white background with the heading "Did you know?" The text reads, 59% of public schools report having insufficient mental health professionals."
59% of public schools report having insufficient mental health professionals, highlighting a critical gap in support for student mental health needs. Addressing this issue is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment. #SELS2025 #4SpecialEducation
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Did you know that fully funding IDEA could support 400,000 additional special educators? Let’s make this a reality! Advocate for increased funding and support our children’s future. #SELS2025 #4SpecialEducation
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Im attending the Special Education Legislative Summit to advocate for stronger federal investments in special education programs, better access to behavioral and mental health resources, and more solutions to the critical shortage of special educators across the country. #SELS2025 #4SpecialEducation
Find issue briefs that you can use to advocate at home on the SELS site (especially during the upcoming recess when your Representatives and Senators will be back in your state!) specialeducationlegislativesummit.org/events/speci... #SELS2025
Today at SELS, the state teams prepared for Hill Day by learning about Mental Health, Appropriations, and Educator Shortages. Advocacy focuses on storytelling to show how these issues impact children and youth with disabilities and their families. #SELS2025 @cecmembership.bsky.social
- The nation continues to face a critical shortage of special educators. 72% of schools with special educator vacancies report difficulty filling these positions. This shortage impacts the ability to provide individualized support to students with disabilities. #SELS2025 #4SpecialEducation
TED members ready to advocate #4SpecialEducation on Capitol Hill for #SELS2025 tomorrow! @ted-cec.bsky.social @cecmembership.bsky.social
Are you a @ted-cec.bsky.social member of @cecmembership.bsky.social at #SELS2025? Join the TED Policy Committee for an informal meet and greet TODAY at 5pm!
#4SpecialEducation
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Are you joining us for #SELS2025? Stand up for education, learn about advocacy and the issues impacting special education, and make a difference with hundreds of fellow participants. The final day to register is June 27!
Register today: specialeducationlegislativesummit.org
