Start: November 13, 2024 3 p.m.
End: November 13, 2024 4 p.m.
Location: Teachers College, Room 1008
You’re invited to the first event of the 2024-2025 Teachers College Dean’s Lecture Series, taking place on Wednesday, November 13, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in TC 1008. Dr. Lisa Ruble will present: “Bridging the Gap: Navigating Special Education Burnout and Building Resilience.”
Currently, approximately half of schools across the United States report teaching vacancies, with the most significant shortages in special education. Recruitment and retention challenges for special education teachers (SETs) have persisted for decades and have intensified in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burnout is the primary driver of the SET shortage. This presentation will outline the outcomes of a burnout intervention specifically adapted for SETs, utilizing an implementation-effectiveness and iterative development approach. The final intervention, BREATHE-EASE Goals, has been shown to significantly reduce emotional exhaustion among SETs while enhancing mindfulness and coping skills.
Dr. Lisa Ruble is a clinician-researcher dedicated to developing and testing interventions designed to enhance the quality of life and educational outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, as well as for their caregivers and educators. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications, including research papers, books, and book chapters, Dr. Ruble's work is widely accessible online. She serves on the editorial board of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and is a grant reviewer for organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, Dr. Ruble is the co-developer of COMPASS, an evidence-based parent-teacher consultation intervention aimed at improving special education outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder.