Press release announcing new guidance from OSERS and OCR seeking to protect students from discrimination and better meet the needs of children with disabilities. Read More
ESSA: Key Provisions and Implications for Students with Disabilities
Outlines key implications and provisions for students with disabilities in the Every Student Succeeds Act, helping State Educational Agencies ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed and necessary supports. Read More
Part 303 (Part C)
Links to all subparts of this part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act focused on early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Read More
Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Awarding & Legislation
Lists and links to the legislation, regulations, guidance, and funding/awards for transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Read More
Section 504 Protections for Students with GER or GERD
Interprets Section 504 as it applies specifically to students with GER or GERD. Read More
Tribal Consultations and Engagement Sessions
Links to the Tribal Consultation Toolkit and provides summaries and links to tribal consultation sessions regarding various initiatives, including identifying mental health needs. Read More
Policy Guidance – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
A collection of all policy guidance regarding IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Includes relevant letters, memos, and questions/answers. Read More
Sec. 300.160 (c) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Subpart of the IDEA outlining how states should develop alternative academic achievement standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Read More
Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
Renews the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services’s commitment to supporting access to high-quality and inclusive early childhood programs. Read More
Identifying and Supporting English Learner Students with Learning Disabilities
Research review highlighting key elements of processes that can help identify and support English learner students with learning disabilities. Also describes current guidelines and policies in 20 states. Read More