NCPSSERS

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About-NCPSSERS

The National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS) is a national coalition comprised of 30+ participating member organizations, dedicated to addressing the issue of shortages in special education and related services personnel in schools.

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About-NCPSSERS

Critical shortages of special education teachers and related specialized instructional support personnel exist in all regions of the country. These shortages, as well as unfunded positions, impede the ability of students with disabilities to reach their full academic potential.

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NCPSSERS Town Hall on Personnel Shortages in Special Education

Date: 10/11/23

Time: 4:30-6 pm ET/ 3:30-5pm CT/ 2:30-4 pm MT/ 1:30-3pm PT/ 10:30-12pm HT

Audience: school administrators, individual SISP, state and local education agencies, congresspeople interested in education

Is your school or local educational agency experiencing difficulties being fully staffed with special education teachers or specialized instructional support personnel (SISP) such as adapted PE teachers, audiologists, music therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, social workers, special education teachers, and/or speech-language pathologists? The National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS) invites all those interested in how to address personnel shortages in schools to this town hall meeting. We will discuss the current state of personnel shortages, highlight best practices to address shortages, provide some success stories, and allow for participants to share their ideas and strategies by region. The event is free.

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