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.
This guide provides tools and reflection questions for families and youth as they begin and continue to engage in the transition process. Reflection questions in...
These six guides and accompanying videos provide families and educators of students with disabilities with policy-informed information about facilitation, mediation, written state complaints, due process...
This video follows the stories of several parents and self-advocates as they address questions and concerns about supporting youth with disabilities as they engage in...
This guide provides a policy overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services, and highlights eligibility requirements as mandated by IDEA and WIOA to participate in VR...
This policy overview of the IEP process provides recommendations for families to partner with their schools to support their children through the transition process, including...
The employment of individuals with disabilities benefits our communities and our nation as they maximize their skills and talents and contribute fully to our economy...
This frequently-asked questions document, with an accompanying appendix, addresses the dual enrollment of students with disabilities in secondary school and postsecondary education institutions, including comprehensive...
Transition services are mandated and expected to be provided by multiple agencies. This resource is a conversation starter for understanding roles and responsibilities in serving...
This self-paced module defines and discusses the purpose of interagency collaboration and addresses the importance of partnering with agencies to improve outcomes for students with...
This self-paced module helps users better understand the benefits of student-centered transition planning, identify ways to involve students in collecting assessment information and developing goals...
This self-paced module focuses on the transition process from high school to post-secondary settings. Among other topics, it discusses IEP planning, engaging students in the...
This fact sheet illustrates ways to improve communication and collaboration between schools and families to support students’ needs. Strategies include engaging families in decision-making processes...
Bullying, agression, non-compliance and other concerning behaviors present educators with significant, immediate challenges in supporting students. Rather than waiting for these behaviors to occur and...
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...
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...
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...