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.
School should be a place of belonging for each and every student. Belonging is easy to affirm, but much harder to define. This research-based resource...
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 blueprint was designed with input from in-person and remote educators, leaders, researchers, professional learning providers, and technical assistance providers — it details the indicators...
Peers have an influential role in promoting inclusive education for students with extensive support needs in their schools and communities. This resource is a toolbox...
This resource and the associated process is based on a vision and expectation that each student can actively participate, belong, contribute, and learn in the...
This resource describes characteristics associated with White dominant culture as compared to those rooted in an intentional equity mindset. This resource can be used to...
Universal behavior screening data can be used with other school data to provide educators with valuable information about the overall level of students’ performance at...
This resource guide provides technical assistance to state educational agencies to better understand data and fiscal requirements related to CEIS, including identifying the need for...
Did your state receive OSEP comments for Indicator 4 in the FFY2021 SPP/APR submission? An increased focus on significant discrepancies in discipline not only challenges...
This TA guide describes some of the more common methods for calculating disproportionality. The intended audience is state agency staff who must make decisions regarding...
This tool provides a summary of the data states need to calculate significant disproportionality in the areas of identification, placement, and discipline.
This interactive resource (also available as a PDF) can help states develop and report on authentic and broad stakeholder engagement as required in the FFY...
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...
This document helps families of children who have an IEP ask questions to learn more about their child’s behavior in school. Sample questions and resources...
The IRIS Center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources that help educators, leaders, and families use evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the...
Research shows that disproportionality in school discipline is related to implicit (unconscious) bias. This presentation provides an overview of this concept and describes a training...