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 webinar introduces the Research and Development Center and discusses methods for adopting software and adapting and customizing instruction in digital learning environments to improve...
This webinar discussed the application guidelines for the CFDA 84.327S Educational Technology, Media & Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program.
The following materials include information for students and parents, and resources for education officials about their obligations to addressing significant disproportionality and equity, and added...
This federal guidance contains a Dear Colleague Letter regarding submission information for ED 524B grantees, instructions for submitting in G5, instructions regarding ED 524B, and...
This brief adapts the suggestions and strategies provided in Improving Attendance and Reducing Chronic Absenteeism to guide practice during remote instruction.
This practice brief shares tips for maintaining continuity of learning through defining classroom expectations for remote (i.e., distance) instruction and online learning environments. With a...
The purpose of this brief is to present lessons learned from the directors of OSEP-funded model demonstration projects on identifying the conditions, at potential demonstration...
This Center was established by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to define, develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-tiered approach...
Presents multiple downloadable resources and links to websites that provide guidance on the federal government's standards for accessibility and how to assess materials to ensure...
During this presentation experts, including current OSEP grantees, discussed what we know about: determining the factors that drive high expectations, such as child, family and...
This page contains links to innovative resources to prevent, reduce, and ultimately eliminate expulsion and suspension practices in early learning settings.
The final rule published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2016, amended the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to help to ensure that States...
There is a growing evidence base on the relationship between positive learning environments, child development, and academic achievement. OSEP’s second Symposium highlighted core principles relating...
Even during distance learning, children’s independence can be improved. This resource discusses how self-determined schedule making can be used to increase a child’s independence.
Scripted story to help children understand the steps to problem solving. Includes problem scenario cards to help children practice finding a solution to common social...
