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National Center on Accessible Digital Education Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI)

Lindsey B. National & TAESE Centers

National Center on Accessible Digital Education Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI)

NCADEMI (pronounced “N-cademy”) is a US Department of Education funded center that supports state and local educational agencies in delivering barrier-free digital materials that support learning for students with disabilities from preschool through graduation.

About NCADEMI

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Students with disabilities have a right to digital educational materials and instruction that are usable and free of barriers. State and local educational agencies are required to provide these resources in a timely manner. NCADEMI helps states, school districts, educators, families, and others improve the quality, availability, and timely delivery of digital educational materials and instruction that meet the needs of all learners, from preschool through high school. 

Launched in October 2024, NCADEMI is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to offer training, coaching, policy briefs, practice guides, edtech product accessibility information, micro-credentials, and much more. Our services and resources are based on five innovations that guide effective implementation of barrier-free digital educational materials and instruction for students with disabilities.

Center on Educational Recruitment and Retention

Lindsey B. National & TAESE Centers

Center on Educational Recruitment and Retention

The Center for Educational Recruitment and Retention provides customized employment solutions to states and local educational agencies (LEAs) working to reduce staffing shortages across special education, general education, and support staff roles.

What We Offer

With over 25 years of experience, TAESE staff have supported states, LEAs, and charter schools in overcoming the challenges of recruiting, placing, and retaining educational personnel. Whether your needs are in special education, related services, general education, support staff, or administration, our team is equipped to help - no matter the size or scope of your organization.

Innovative, Technology-Driven Solutions

We specialize in cutting-edge, technology-based strategies that:

  • Identify Talent: Use custom online algorithms to locate current and future educational professionals.
  • Promote Locations: Build interest in living and working in specific geographic areas.
  • Engage Audiences: Leverage digital marketing, social media, and mobile platforms to connect with potential candidates.
  • Expand Reach: Operate locally, regionally, statewide, nationally, and internationally to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.

Our team manages all day-to-day operations and content development on a 24/7/365 basis, keeping clients informed and engaged with regular updates and opportunities for input.

Tailored Resource Guidance for Recruitment & Retention

TAESE offers scalable recruitment solutions, from statewide initiatives that support every district and charter school, to personalized, one-on-one assistance for individual LEAs. Our services include:

  • Data Analytics: Track the impact of recruitment efforts, including placement outcomes and web/social media engagement.
  • AI-Enhanced Tools: Use artificial intelligence to create effective marketing materials and outreach strategies.
  • Retention Support: Develop strategies to help schools retain high-quality staff once hired.

Examples of Our Work

These are a few of the recruitment websites we manage and support, each tailored to meet the unique needs of the states, districts, and communities they serve.

Arizona Education Employment Board (AEEB)

A statewide job board hosted by the Arizona Department of Education, AEEB connects job seekers with certified and classified education positions across Arizona’s public and charter schools.

Connecticut Special Education Employment System (CSEES)

A specialized platform dedicated to recruiting professionals in special education and related services across Connecticut’s public schools.

North Dakota Educational Employment System (NDEES)

A centralized employment portal for North Dakota’s school districts and job seekers, offering listings for teaching, administrative, and support roles statewide.

Washington Puyallup School District

A district-specific recruitment site designed to highlight the strengths of the Puyallup School District in Washington and attract top-tier educators to the region.

Building Stronger Schools - Together

Ready to strengthen your recruitment and retention efforts?

Talk to Dale Brown at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 435-797-9028

Center for Leadership and Conflict Engagement

Lindsey B. National & TAESE Centers

Center for Leadership and Conflict Engagement

Supporting Leaders Through Growth, Learning, and Conflict

The TAESE Center for Special Education Leadership and Conflict Engagement partners with state agencies and local districts to design, build, and deliver customized leadership development and conflict engagement experiences.

We are committed to nurturing ongoing individual and collective learning—supporting leaders at every level as they strengthen systems, teams, and themselves.

Areas of Professional Learning

Special Education Management

Strengthening systems and leadership capacity to ensure effective, compliant, and sustainable special education practices.

  • SEA and LEA staff capacity building
  • Effective implementation of IDEA General Supervision responsibilities
  • LEA self‑assessment strategies
  • Charter school leadership support

Leadership Development

Developing leaders who can adapt, scale, and lead with clarity and purpose across complex systems.

  • Scaling your leadership
  • Leading yourself
  • Leading teams
  • Leading systems

Conflict Engagement

Building skills and strategies to engage conflict productively—supporting resolution, growth, and stronger relationships.

  • Tier 1: In Service of Self
  • Tier 2: In Service of Others
  • Tier 3: Accessing External and Mandated Resources

Partner With Us

Our work is collaborative, responsive, and tailored to your context. Whether you are strengthening leadership capacity, navigating conflict, or supporting system-wide improvement, our team partners with you to advance meaningful, sustainable leadership and system growth.

Let's Start the Conversation

Partner with us to strengthen leadership, learning, and conflict engagement across your system.

Talk to Frank Podobnik at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 435-797-9027

Center on Data and Accountability

Lindsey B. National & TAESE Centers

Center on Data and Accountability

The TAESE-operated Center on Data and Accountability supports State Education Agencies (SEAs) and State Lead Agencies (LAs) in meeting federal requirements under IDEA Part B and Part C, including the Annual Performance Report (APR) and public reporting obligations.

Our Services

We provide expert support in data collection, analysis, and reporting for special education programs. Our services include:

Survey & Outcome Analysis

  • Parent Surveys (Indicators B8 and C4)
  • Post-School Outcomes (Indicator B14)

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Graduation (B1)
  • Dropout (B2)
  • State Assessments (B3)
  • Discipline (B4)
  • Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (C2, B5, B6)
  • Child Outcomes (C3, B7)
  • Disproportionate Representation (B9, B10)
  • Timely Services (C1)
  • Timely Evaluation (C7, B11)
  • Transition (C8, B12, B13)
  • State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) (C11, B17)
  • Correction of Noncompliance (C12, B18)

Additional Support

  • State and local-level program data drill-downs
  • Comprehensive reviews of draft APRs before February submission to OSEP
  • Draft indicator reports for APR submission
  • Calculation and analysis of significant disproportionality in the identification of children as children with disabilities, including specific disability categories, placement in particular settings, and disciplinary removals

Why Partner with Us?

Our team brings deep expertise in IDEA compliance and data-informed decision-making. We help states turn complex data into actionable insights that improve outcomes for children and families.

Contact Us

Want to learn more or request support?

Talk to Brenda Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 435-797-9033

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6800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
435-797-9009
435-797-9018 (fax)