News from the State Secretary of Education

  • REMINDER: Monthly New EL Director Professional Learning Community (PLC)

  • REMINDER: 2026-2027 Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency Participation Registration Now Open

  • NEW: Upcoming Director Foundations Session

  • REMINDER: 2026-2027 Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency Participation Registration Now Open

  • NEW: Virtual English Learner (EL) Leadership Meeting on Thursday, October 29

  • NEW: Early Childhood Community of Practice

  • REMINDER: 2026-2027 Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency Participation Registration Now Open

  • REMINDER: Multilingual Learner Report and English Learner (EL) Counts Captured on Thursday, October 1

  • REMINDER: 2026-2028 Title III Application Deadline Reminder

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Smedley’s Corner

Helpful and insightful resources provided by Smedley and Smedley Consulting & Training

APA shines light on Black youth mental health crisis

CDC: Students report home abuse during pandemic, affecting mental health

6 in 10 teachers experienced physical violence or verbal aggression during COVID

‘Nearing a collapse,’ Indiana needs more special educators

Mental Health Crisis for Kids Worsening Amid Pandemic

Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm on Youth Mental Health

Yes, excessive screen use is still damaging our children

Teenage girls say Instagram’s mental health impacts are no surprise

Stress Topped the Reasons Why Public School Teachers Quit, Even Before COVID-19

How Do I Know if My Teen Is OK?

How Do Smartphones Affect Childhood Psychology?

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Charting the Course: Special Education in Charter Schools

Elizabeth Farrell and the History of Special Education

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Understanding Learning Disabilities

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