TED April Leadership Message
Hello TED Family,
I hope you are all well and enjoying Spring - in consideration of our members in the Midwest and Northeast I intentionally did not mention what usually comes with this time of year, you know the “w.e.a.t.h.e.r” 🤫!!! For those of you returning from San Antonio I hope you had a great conference. Shout out to the CEC Staff and our very own Heather Haynes Smith, who was the perfect hostess and supported many attendees with “what to do” and “where to go”! Now it’s time to think ahead to November and the TED Conference in Pittsburgh!
As you anxiously await gardens to bloom, fresh produce to arrive, summer break to start, or whatever it is you may be excited to have appear this Spring; help pass the time by completing your TED proposals!! April 19th will be here before you know it! So here is the link: Proposal Submission Page | Teacher Education Division Remember this is a new portal, you will be prompted to “create an account”!
Are you still searching for your niche within TED, somewhere to plug in and do some amazing work, phenomenal collaboration, or even another group to share experiences with? Well then let me highlight some of our great Caucuses and Small Interest Groups (SIGs).
Here are some more ways for you to connect within TED:
The Diversity Caucus: Is a group of TED members who advise the Board on issues of diversity and increasing representation of diverse members within TED. Here are some of their specific duties
If you are interested please contact the chair: Valentina Contesse: contesse@coe.ufl.edu
Small Special Education Programs Caucus (SSEPC) The Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council For Exceptional Children (CEC)
Everyone needs a professional home, and we think SSEPC might be that for YOU! Your membership gives you access to:
View our New member Flyer Here If this might be you next TED home within your organization, please contact Tamara Lynn; TGLYNN@nwmissouri.edu The Early Childhood Faculty SIG emphasizes teacher education generally, but provides a forum to communicate and connect with faculty colleagues around issues related specifically to special education and early childhood. If you are involved in Early Childhood Prep - please contact Marla Lohman mlohmann@ccu.edu
The Paraeducator SIG promotes the professional practices of all paraeducators serving individuals with exceptionalities and support appropriate training, supervision, and evaluation of performance relevant to their employment duties. If you work with paraprofessionals and are interested in elevating the work and profession of paraeducators please contact Ritu Chopra- ritu.chopra@ucdenver.edu
All the best for a Bright and Sunny April! Kyena Cornelius TED President |