Buffalo State Exceptional Education Department

06/15/2026

Need Help With Your Writing?

The Academic Center for Excellence is pleased to offer virtual writing support to current Buffalo State students for a limited number of hours weekly during summer sessions starting June 1, 2026, through August 6, 2026.

More info 👉 https://tutoring.buffalostate.edu/writing

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hashey on receiving the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching!

This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who consistently provide students with instruction of the highest quality. This award is a testament to Dr. Hashey’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to student success.

Dr. Hashey will be recognized for this outstanding achievement at the Academic Convocation ceremony on September 15.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

05/27/2026

City Honors School has nine teacher openings they are looking to fill.
Biology
Chemistry
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Spanish (2 openings)
Special Education for Business
Special Education for ELA
Special Education for Science

Please visit the Buffalo Public Schools Openings page and search for the job title to find the individual listings. https://buffaloschools.applicantstack.com/x/openings?jobtitle=&js_3459=&js_3460=&js_4038=&js_484358=1553565&apply_filters=1

05/15/2026

🧡🖤 That’s a Wrap, Bengals!
The books are closed, the final projects are submitted, and the halls of the Exceptional Education Department are officially quiet. We are so incredibly proud of the hard work, empathy, and dedication every single one of you showed this semester.

🎓 To Our Class of 2026:

The wait is over! This weekend, you trade your notebooks for diplomas and walk across that stage. You’ve worked tirelessly to become the advocates and educators the world needs. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in your future classrooms and careers. Congratulations, Graduates!

🐾 To Our Returning Students:

Take this time to rest, recharge, and celebrate your progress. You’ve earned it! We look forward to seeing your energy and passion back on campus soon.

Enjoy your break, stay safe, and we’ll see you next semester!

05/12/2026

Congratulations Hailee!!

Buffalo State announces President’s Medal winners, student speakers for 154th Commencement celebration May 11, 2026 By Brian Kantz Three of Buffalo State University’s most accomplished students—two of whom will receive the Buffalo State President’s Medal—have been chosen to deliver the stu...

05/10/2026

To Our Exceptional Moms

Happy Mother’s Day from the Exceptional Education Department! 🧡

We see your strength, your advocacy, and the endless love you pour into your children’s growth. You are the heart of their progress and an inspiration to our entire team.

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who make the "extraordinary" happen every day. Thank you for all you do.💐

05/09/2026

Even more memories from today’s research symposium. We had excellent insight from keynote and alum Dr. Michael Giangreco.

05/09/2026

Our students make us so proud! Today was the annual Spring Horace Mann Graduate Research Symposium. 29 students shared their master’s project research this morning. Making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

05/08/2026

This past Wednesday was a big day at Buffalo State University’s inaugural Student Showcase! 🐾✨

From research posters to classroom innovation, our students are making waves:

Katey Matteson-Rosowicz kicked off the morning at the SRCC, presenting her AURA-funded research on diverse disability representation in children’s books. Huge congrats to Katey for also taking 2nd place in yesterday’s 3-Minute Thesis competition! 🏆

Our Lit Block students hit the Experimental Learning Fair to share the impactful lesson plans they’ve been teaching at Holmes Elementary. 📚

ABA Master’s students (EXE 646) wrapped up the semester at the Graduate Research Fair, showcasing deep dives into the vital intersections of diversity and disability in education. 🎓

So proud of the hard work and heart these students are putting into the future of education!

05/07/2026

Knock on 204 and ask to see the free education supplies and materials!

Just to name a few items we have:
- literacy kits
-children's books
-pencils
-crayons
-glue

Stop in and start building your future classroom today!