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Our new CEC Action Center is your hub for advocacy—whether you're reaching out to policymakers, staying informed on key legislative issues, or taking action to support special education. Visit the Take Action Center to share your perspective and help shape policies that impact students, educators, and families.
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Tools to Utilize Evidence-Based Practices
Evidence-based practices are crucial for driving student success through research-backed strategies and interventions. To support you in implementing these proven methods, we’ve curated a suite of resources designed to streamline adoption, boost student engagement, and achieve measurable outcomes.
From the Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository:
Step-by-Step Planner: Video Self-Modeling with TikTok - Use to develop a targeted skill or behavior through the practice of video self-modeling
From the Learning Library:
- Executive Function Deficits: Evidence-based Practices to Help All Learners Access Core Curriculum - Learn strategies you can implement immediately to support students with executive function deficits to thrive in all school environments
- There's No I in Team: Evidence-Based Strategies for Teacher-Paraeducator Collaboration - Learn evidence-based practices and strategies for strengthening collaborative relationships, as well as how to overcome challenges to effective teacher-paraeducator collaboration in the classroom.
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