Explains the provisions related to, and benefits available to, children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private schools, including religious schools, when the provision of FAPE is not at issue. Read More
Apoyo a la Educación Temprana: Renovación de la Ley de Educación Primaria y Secundaria
Spanish-language Obama-era pamphlet outlining their work to support high-quality early learning approaches as well as early learning professionals. Read More
Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Guidance describing schools’ responsibilities under Section 504 to ensure nondiscrimination against students based on disability when imposing student discipline. Read More
Category Archives: Learning Disabilities
Includes several OSERS blog posts directly related to learning disabilities. Read More
IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
Explains the changes and requirements in the IDEA regulations regarding the identification of children with specific learning disabilities. Read More
Early Learning Home Page
Includes all the latest information about the Department of Education’s work in supporting the nation’s youngest learners. Read More
Sec. 300.307 Specific learning disabilities – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act explaining how states must determine whether a child has a specific learning disability. Read More
Early Learning: About
Provides information about early learning programs funded by the Department of Education, as well screening and assessment systems. Read More
Update on Early Childhood Inclusion, Transition for Children with Disabilities
Discusses and presents two documents from the Department of Education on transition and inclusion in for young children with disabilities. Read More
Implementing Innovations for Students with Disabilities: Lessons from Education Innovation and Research Grantees
Slides from a March 2023 webinar seeking to increase awareness of various approaches to the inclusion of students with disabilities, understand current research, and garner inspiration for project ideas. Read More