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CEC’s popular JumpStart Program for New and Early-Career Special Educators is back and better than ever. This program is designed for special education teachers in their 1st through 3rd years in the special education field. 

Some of the most renowned subject matter experts in the field provide dynamic on-demand workshops around what you need to know to be successful in your classroom. 

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Let's break it down:

This program is a fully online (offered in a blend of live and on-demand workshops) induction program designed for first through third-year special educators. The program will consist of: 

  • Up to 7 continuing education credits (CEUs) available in ONE program
  • 4 live, online teacher support sessions
  • 4 on-demand workshops focused on 
    • critical topics for the 2023 - 2024 school year  
    • emerging challenges that new special educators face  
    • strategies to address the above  
  • Curated learning resources to supplement the program content 
  • A secure, online learning community accessible only to program cohort members during and beyond the program dates 

Who should participate in this program?

Special education teachers in their first 3 years in the classroom; whether you're preparing to enter the classroom for the first time or an early-career teacher preparing to address new challenges presented in a new school year and learning environment.

What's in it for me?

The most current information and strategies to meet challenges faced most by new special educators, plus: 

  • Earn up to 7 continuing education credits (CEUs) for completing the entire program or earn CEUs for just the on-demand workshops you choose to complete
  • Secure access to content from CEC's experienced subject matter expert presenters 
  • A professional network of peers within your program’s cohort to connect and share information with during the program, throughout the school year, and beyond 
  • A library of learning materials in various formats to supplement the program content, and to serve as future reference resources as they implement the strategies learned in the program 
  • A certificate of completion for continuing education credits (CEUs) upon completion of the program 
  • Access to the learning community and all course materials for the duration of the 2023 – 2024 school year
Last Updated:  2 June, 2023

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