Discusses several initiatives to address disproportionate disciplinary practices considering that exclusionary discipline can negatively impact students’ educational success. Read More
Discipline Discussions: Preparing Future Educators to Proactively, Positively Address Behavior
Blog post on the Office of Special Education Programs’ efforts to prepare future educators in order to reduce reliance on exclusionary discipline of students with disabilities. Read More
Instructional strategies for seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) students in elementary school
Provides information and research references on instructional strategies for seriously emotionally disturbed students in elementary school. Read More
Integrating Social-Emotional and Literacy Learning in the Primary Grades
Interview-style blog post about the Social-Emotional Learning Foundations intervention, which combines instructional strategies in literacy and social-emotional self-regulation for kindergarten and first grade teachers to provide more in-depth opportunities for at-risk students to develop these skills. Read More
Homelessness Resources and Programs
Outlines several resources for persons experiencing homelessness, policymakers, providers, etc. Includes a few focused on housing and treament for those with serious emotional disturbance Read More
Behavioral Health
Explains behavioral health and that older people and people with disabilities are less likely to receive mental health treatment. Provides several resources from ACL and other organizations/agencies with information on behavioral health topics Read More
Homelessness
Explains that PWD are more likely to experience homelessness. Includes several programs to combat homelessness and core knowledge/solutions for homelessness Read More
Relevant Terms and Acronyms
Lists common acronyms in aging, disability, and health services sectors Read More
Training and Education
Provides existing training and education in the housing and services realm for professionals to implement new models Read More
Transitions Out of Institutions
Provides information about transitions out of institutions, including programs and resources Read More
