Important Work Continues While Congress on Recess

By Kaitlyn Brennan

This weekly Washington Update is intended to keep members informed on Capitol Hill activities impacting the educator preparation community. The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views of AACTE.

We have finally made it to mid-term election week. Congress remains on recess until after the elections, but important work continues. It is my hope that by the end of the week we will have the complete results of the mid-term elections and I will provide an analysis on the makeup of the 118^th Congress in our next Washington Update.

Holmes Program Doctoral Scholar Reflects on First Year

From the Holmes Bulletin

By Gaurav Harshe

Who would take me under their wing? Why would they help me get into a doctoral program? Does anyone see me and any potential in me?

Questions of uncertainty, depreciation, and self-doubt were hurling at me as I searched for a doctoral program in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration.

Teaching Innovators: A Spotlight on Special Education at Clemson University

By Michael Staton

This article was originally published by Clemson News and is reprinted with permission.

Catherine Griffith serves as a clinical associate professor of special education in the Department of Education and Human Development at Clemson University. She coordinates the Master of Education program in Special Education with emphases in academic and behavioral interventions and teaches coursework on individuals with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders, intensive academic interventions, and applied behavior analysis.

AACTE Board of Directors Election – Vote Today

By AACTE

The annual election for the AACTE Board of Directors is now open and runs through November 30. This year, there are six individuals running for two at-large seats and one seat representing AILACTE.

AACTE Launches Nationwide Campaign to Support Educators and Education 

By Brandi Palmer

AACTE is launching “75 Days/75 Ways,” a nationwide campaign  to raise awareness of ways to support changes that ensure every student has a highly trained and qualified teacher in their classroom and equitable education is available for all learners.

Deadline Extended: Apply for AACTE Awards by Nov. 7

By AACTE

AACTE invites you to elevate educator preparation. Does your institution have a best practice that deserves national attention? Do you want to recognize the achievements of a colleague in the field?

There is still time to submit an entry for the 2023 AACTE Awards. The deadline has been extended to Monday, November 7.