Describes and links to the several technical assistance centers supported by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, some of which support mental health for educators and/or students. Read More
National Center to Improve Faculty Capacity to Use Educational Technology in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel Preparation and Leadership Personnel Preparation Programs (84.327F)
Seeks to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting development, demonstration, and use of technology, supporting educational activities, providing support for captioning and video description, and providing accessible educational materials to children with disabilities in a timely manner. Read More
Federal Register Notices and Regulations
Publishes all Department rules, proposed rules, and public notices aligned with the Office for Civil Rights work to ensure equal access to education. Read More
Civil Rights FAQs
Provides answers to frequently asked questions on topics like disability discrimination, sex discrimination, race and national origin discrimination, and age discrimination. Read More
Special Education — Technical Assistance and Dissemination (ALN: 84.326)
Supports technical assistance centers that focus on a particular topic, such as early intervening services, dispute resolution, early childhood, college- and career-readiness, and positive behavioral interventions and supports to improve results for children with disabilities. Read More
Electronic Book Reader Dear Colleague Letter: Questions and Answers about the Law, the Technology, and the Population Affected
Outlines the position of the DOJ and ED that it is impermissible under federal law for colleges and universities to use electronic book readers in classroom settings that are not accessible to students who are blind or have low vision. Also includes related information and offers technical assistance to colleges and universities. Read More
Know Your Rights: Students with ADHD
Summarizes the rights guaranteed to students with ADHD, including protection from disability discrimination, determination of disability and needs by the school district, and due process under Section 504. Includes useful resources for parents. Read More
Digital Accessibility for All Learners
Defines accessibility and explains the work being done to ensure that new technologies do not alienate or create barriers for individuals with disabilities. Includes relevant webinars and blogs. Read More
Children and Students With an Autism Spectrum Disorder Evidence Review Protocol
Review examining the effect of interventions designed for use with children and students with autism spectrum disorder. Effectiveness is measured by means of several different outcomes in various competencies, from educational to professional. Read More
Milieu Teaching
Research on Milieu teaching, which is a practice that involves manipulating or arranging stimuli in a preschool child’s natural environment to create a setting that encourages them to engage in a targeted behavior. One study of this method met the What Works Clearinghouse evidence standards. Read More