Provides opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to engage in sports training and competitive activities, leading to improvements in the quality of life. Read More
OSEP: Office of the Director
Explains the work of the Office of the Director under OSERS Office of Special Education Programs to ensure the effective implementation of OSEP’s legislative mission. It also advises on education policy related to individuals with disabilities and provides leadership in addressing problems of American education for students with disabilities. Read More
Autism Professional Development Center
Home site of the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, which was funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in the US Department of Education from 2007-2014. It developed free professional resources for teachers, therapists, and technical assistance providers who work with individuals with ASD. Read More
OSERS: Special Institutions – Gallaudet University
Provides information about this federally chartered, private, nonprofit educational institution providing elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and continuing education programs for persons who are deaf. Includes links to the university website and program site. Read More
Category Archives: Intellectual Disability
All OSERS blog posts in the “intellectual disability” category. 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
Project ASD: Special Educator Preparation in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Highlights the OSEP-funded Project Autism Spectrum Disorders, which has been addressing the critical need for special educators prepared to serve the increasing numbers of children identified with ASD. Read More
OSERS: Special Institutions – The National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Explains the NTID’s mission to promote the employment of persons who are deaf by providing technical and professional education and some of the programs and research carried out at the Institute. Includes links to the program site and website. Read More
IDEA Section 618 Data Products: Useful Data Links
Presents dozens of data sources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More
OSEP Monitoring
Provides grants, reports, waivers, and other aspects of the Results Driven Accountability system, which helps the Office of Special Education Programs ensure state’s compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More