Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Environments for Children with Disabilities (2017)
The new leverage briefs are the culmination of OSEP’s Attract, Prepare, Retain: Effective Personnel for All Initiative and highlight 13 leverage points covering strategies recognized by various stakeholders as essential to addressing critical shortages in the special education workforce.
General Information
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT
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 to creating and maintaining safe and supportive learning environments and why and how States, districts, programs, and schools should consider integrating this work into their improvement plans. The Symposium included examples of aligning initiatives, funds, personnel preparation, evidence-based practices, and professional development in early childhood and K-12 settings. Information shared will be helpful for technical assistance providers, personnel development providers, and parents.
Archived Meeting Recording & Resources
- Symposium Recording (Link to YouTube Video)
- Transcript (PDF)
- Symposium Presentation (PDF)
- Q&A (PDF)
Additional Information
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