Arts for All Abilities Consortium

Of interest
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5810192/special-education-teachers-ai-ieps?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGiSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0bXNxc2FIM3BLTTk4MkRhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiGoTo5L5KOlOBqOU3_TlrrPCM794mPnaHfiQ_tI-S-fHdvfgq4y1zkPU0IT_aem_ZRNBr6XlfNFhfh_59gad3A

Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

🎨 SAVE THE DATE 🎨
Arts for All Abilities Consortium 18th Annual Conference
📅 October 23, 2026
📍 Details + registration coming soon

🎨 SAVE THE DATE 🎨
Arts for All Abilities Consortium
📅 October 23, 2026
📍 Details + registration coming soon

ATTENTION graduate students: Apply for support to attend the Special Education Legislative Session! 🚨Deadline to apply is May 1st.

We've been saying this for years.
“In all the sites we studied, the systems are designed to fit the learner and their needs, not the other way around,” said one of the researchers. “They’re seeing differences as the norm as opposed to the exception. That means learners are showing up.”
https://www.the74million.org/article/shaping-schools-to-fit-students-with-disabilities-leads-to-academic-gains/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQyvZtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrZHJsSWZDcWFZaE1ia2E3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoE-78_KkH7BXAExDa80ib31VK3VL8-qtpL_FwgZWR1OfYQ8tUPkTqCMhFtn_aem_gom_RZmHgDv_nKfTACUdUA

Shaping Schools to Fit Students With Disabilities Leads to Academic Gains Exclusive: A new study examines three schools that meet the needs of all students with unique daily practices and organizational structures.

Of interest.
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/support-services-children-disabilities-linked-improved-academic-outcomes?fbclid=IwY2xjawQnlZFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOWGx1cTZkZVJTVTA5NG11c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgZiWa-KPvEFdqvPDyM4l6r10ieBdkdFz11Z5_t__X3E9kSNlpIeWnAQBxqW_aem_Ps8081LJS8nMdOUsG-s_8w

Support Services for Children With Disabilities Linked to Improved Academic Outcomes Children who received support services before age 3 were more likely to meet third-grade academic standards in math and English language arts.

Resolved: Centering Families as Essential to Special Education Success. CEC

https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/resolution-statement-centering-families-essential-partners-special-education-success?fbclid=IwY2xjawQhTvJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRQ1h2aUdNeUVsUHR1a0ZSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt3R3SBpsR4Oa26c-OV3z5aufciO3MP1tQRLlPKqMRNIndI0BybXQwHh5BVo_aem_pTmJ8cfk_oqrAXHJI-6VCQ

Resolution Statement: Centering Families as Essential Partners of Special Education Success WHEREAS, the ultimate success of children and youth with disabilities is contingent upon authentic, powerful partnerships between special educators and the families they serve; and

TATI 2026 -- Applications are open. for Marquis Studios Teaching Arts Training Institute.

TATI - Marquis Studios Teaching Arts, Teaching Inclusively (TATI) provides educators with a free six-week training in arts education best practices for individuals interested in working with students with disabilities. Through observational visits and interactive professional development workshops, TATI participants will....

Another wonderful Consortium conference yesterday! Thank you, presenters and attendees!

🚨 It’s almost time! Registration for the Arts for All Abilities Conference closes today at 5 PM. If you’ve been meaning to sign up — this is your moment! 🎨✨ 👉Register Here: https://artsforallabiliities.regfox.com/dialogue-from-disorder-co-creating-a-better-future