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Supportive Mentoring for New Special Education Teachers

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The shortage of special education teachers is a pressing issue that impacts school districts nationwide. To address this challenge, we must provide new educators with the mentoring support they need to thrive.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • Why mentoring is essential for new special education teachers
  • Ways to develop effective mentoring strategies tailored to the unique needs of special education
  • Guidance for promoting teacher well-being, resilience, and specialized competencies
  • The research behind successful mentoring models in special education
  • Resources to help build strong relationships and provide just-in-time learning for mentors and mentees 

We are looking forward to discussing how we can all create a supportive and nurturing environment for new special education teachers. We hope to see you there!

Presenter: Dr. Tara Mason
60 minutes

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Dr. Tara Mason

UDL Consultant

Center for Teaching & Learning

TaraMason, Ph.D., is the Universal Design for Learning Consultant at the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of California, Berkeley. She offersfaculty development focused on inclusive, accessible, and asset-based pedagogy,with a special focus on centering disability in teaching. Before joining UCBerkeley, she directed a special education teacher preparation program inColorado and worked as a K-12 education professional for over two decades. Sheholds teaching credentials as an assistive technology specialist, teacher ofstudents with visual impairments, and early childhood, and K-12 specialeducation teacher. Dr. Mason authored Mentoring Partnerships, aguidebook to support special education teachers and their mentors, along withnumerous journal articles and book chapters related to faculty development,UDL, and teacher preparation.