The concept of the "average learner" is a myth. CTE's Andrea Harkins-Brown weighs in: bit.ly/45YbmLm #disabilitypride #specialeducation #inclusion #equality #access

True inclusion requires conscious system disruption. CTE's Andrea Harkins-Brown weighs in: bit.ly/4bv44jH #disabilitypride #specialeducation #inclusion #equality #access

MSDE's Marny Helfrich and CTE's Melanie Upright presented at the OSEP Program Directors and Leadership Conference on effective implementation through SSIP.

CTE's Melanie Upright began the Boundless Learning Co-Teaching training at Wicomico Co Public Schools. We're so excited to take this journey together! #coteaching #boundlesslearning

How we speak about disability directly affects people with disabilities. CTE's Gennarose Pope weighs in: bit.ly/3Mc685D hashtag#disability hashtag#inclusion hashtag#languagematters hashtag#equality hashtag#access

Ensuring that individuals with autism are included in the US engineering workforce helps maintains global competitiveness. CTE's Jennifer Kouo weighs in: bit.ly/3MWRSyg #autism #inclusion #diversity #engineering

Check out CTE's Tonya Satchell’s latest research article “Politicized caring as anti-carceral pedagogy: An ethnographic case study of a Black woman educator:" bit.ly/3ZObQTn

Our director Linda Carling wrote an article for PBS KIDS about building a child's independence to support learning around their new cartoon "Carl the Collector" (whose main character is a young raccoon with autism). bit.ly/3CjZ99m

CTE welcomed new team members and celebrated its impact as an organization at its annual retreat in October. Learn more about CTE’s exciting growth and accomplishments: bit.ly/3AWyzmf

CTE’s Andrea Harkins-Brown is featured in a govtechnews article explaining how AI can help educators create better IEPs with less paperwork. bit.ly/4jagoL2 #AI #artificialintelligence #specialeducation

SOE’s Lena Jackson and CTE’s Stephanie Turnbach attended the 2025 Event Planners Conference on Friday at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

"We must never forget that Black history is American history. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness." - U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke. Learn more about Black History Month: bit.ly/3EfR6v9 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #bhm

Community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities are important every day—not just in March. Learn more about how to support people with developmental disabilities all year long: nacdd.org/ddam2025 #WeReHereAllYear #NACDD #DDAwareness

CTE’s Linda Carling and Kristen Thompson presented to more than 800 early childhood educators this morning for the Spring 2025 Palmetto Pre-K Jamboree. Their online session explored key developmental skills that have the greatest impact on school success.

CTE’s Andrea Harkins-Brown and Capital School District’s Sheralyn Wiley led a pre-conference workshop at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 2025 Convention in Baltimore on Wednesday. #CEC2025 #MDCECATCEC #JHUCTE_CEC

CTE’s Dover team and Capital School District partners celebrate after their #CEC2025 presentation, “LRE Decision-Making: An Implementation Science Approach to Improve IEP Service Determinations.” #MDCECATCEC #JHUCTE_CEC

CTE faculty and staff had the opportunity to connect, reminisce, and celebrate with the JHU School of Education community at a memorable #CEC2025 reception. #MDCECATCEC #JHUCTE_CEC

Check out the latest article from CTE’s Lynne Mainzer and Melanie Upright, “Empowering Your Child In Group Settings: Tips for Parents on Cooperative Learning and Collaboration.” magazine.pwporg.org

CTE’s Linda Carling, David Peloff, Andrea Harkins-Brown, and Teresa O’Connor presented at the Maryland Special Education Director’s meeting about how AI can be used in special education.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Let’s move beyond superficial understanding and work toward meaningful acceptance. Learn more about autism, from people with autism: autisticadvocacy.org #AcceptanceOverAwareness #AutismAcceptance