Loretta (Lucky) Mason-Williams

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...

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

Excited to promote this @sparccenter.bsky.social session at the ECS National Forum on Ed Policy!
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#irony.

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

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!

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

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

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

Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.

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.

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

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

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!!

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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!!

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.

Couldn’t agree more! @sparccenter
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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!

Shouldn’t it start with a teacher identifying a challenge in need of attention/change?? (Btw- super excited to see you this week!!)

Please keep in mind that in MD it is illegal for teachers to strike.

Really interesting work & super relevant to @sparccenter.bsky.social work- still demand & unmet supply needs in special ed!

Check out these FREE lesson guides, problem sets, and vocabulary cards - all focused on addition of whole numbers. buff.ly/437YW4c

I chair the BEST committee!! This is just a few reps of the AMAZING team working to ensure TED members are at the table and NOT on the menu.

So excited to share our work!

Learn about cross-state analyses, upcoming research, and leadership strategies aimed at strengthening the #SpecialEducation workforce at the @sparccenter.bsky.social's upcoming Launch Event.
 
🗓️March 11 | 1 pm EST 
📍Virtual 
✏️Register: www.air.org/centers/spec...

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So many exciting things going on: @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social #advocacy tomorrow AND the @sparccenter.bsky.social launch next week- looking forward to interacting with so many people!!

@cec-ted-policy.bsky.social What questions do you have for our upcoming Washington Update?