With the extended school closures due to COVID-19 throughout the United States, students are having to learn in entirely new ways and facing challenges when it comes to learning during these unprecedented times. The Continuity of Learning resource database offers information, tools, and resources to help educators, parents and families, and related service providers meet the educational, behavioral, and emotional needs of children and youth with disabilities through remote and virtual learning.
The IRIS Center offers a module for school administrators and other stakeholders who seek to support special educators and increase teacher retention. This module offers...
This brief outlines short-term strategies for addressing Special education teacher shortages that, when paired with long-term comprehensive strategies, can be used to attract, prepare, and...
This page offers several readings, webinars, and other resources related to increasing and promoting the retention of the birth through third grade teaching workforce.
Youth and family involvement in the transition plan are important components of a successful plan. Family support is a powerful, preventive mechanism that supports youth...
This resource discusses how schools can plan for transitioning students with significant cognitive disabilities back into their schools after distance learning. The resource focuses on...
NTACT is aware that state and local education and service providers are challenged by the current health concerns, closings, restrictions, and fluid reopening plans associated...
In the time of widespread virtual and distance learning models, leadership and training opportunities for students may look different, but it is essential that inclusive...
Find tip sheets and blog posts on how to use storybook conversations to engage in STEM learning with young children. The tip sheets include question...
Grade level standards-based curriculum can be taught through authentic learning activities at home. This resource shows teachers and parents how to collaborate to support a...
How do we provide instruction at school, at home during distance learning and, if needed, pivot between the two environments for students with significant cognitive...
This overview is intended to communicate a framework for supporting all students (including those with significant cognitive disabilities) to actively engage with classmates, learn grade-level...
This website provides strategies and resources to help students with autism, who can struggle both because of organizational deficits and motor or coordination difficulties, with...
Living Well With Autism is an online resource that provides parents and caregivers with ideas, and free or inexpensive resources for living well with autism...