Details the obligations of school districts under Section 504, allowing parents and educators to better understand its key requirements. Read More
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
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
Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
A set of common questions and answers for school officials regarding interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, including how it impacts existing legislation and policy. 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
Rehabilitiation Act
Category archive for Rehabilitation Act, including a celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2023 and other relevant blog posts. The Act empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize independence, inclusion, and integration, acknowledging that disability is natural and does not diminish the rights of Americans. Read More
ADHD: Population-Based Estimates of Diagnosis, Treatments, and School Outcomes
Research project examining several aspects of ADHD diagnosis to better understand populations affected, patterns of treatment, and responses to treatment. Read More
Section 504 Discipline Fact Sheet
Summarizes public schools’ obligations under Section 504 to provide a free appropriate education to K-12 students with disabilities, make reasonable modifications to disciplinary policies for students with disabilities, and discipline in a nondiscriminatory manner. Read More
An Introduction to Adaptive Interventions and SMART Designs in Education
Research project explaining adaptive interventions, which can be used to address difficulties students with disabilities like ADHD may face. Read More
Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs
Supplements the ED COVID-19 Handbook by providing focused information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and social and emotional well-being among students. Read More
Daily Report Cards to Enhance Individual Education Plans for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Interview with Dr. Gregory Fabiano on his research finding that daily report cards may be especially useful for students with ADHD. Read More