Explains the Department of Education’s strategies for closing student achievement gaps, including tutoring, affter-school programs, and summer learning. Read More
Supporting Learning Acceleration with American Rescue Plan Funds
Explains how American Rescue Plan Funds are used to address the educational inequities deepened by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for particular groups like students with disabilities. Read More
Raise the Bar: Boldly Improve Learning Conditions
Explains the Department of Education’s strategies for eliminating the educator shortage for every school and supporting student mental health. Includes greater access to reimbursement for school-based health services, with rulemaking to simplify the process for parents of students with disabilities. Read More
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Releases New Resources on Students with Disabilities
Announces the release of new resources on students with disabilities, specifically regarding asthma, diabetes, food allergies, and GERD. Read More
Early Learning: Connect
Provides various ways to connect with and contact the Office of Early Learning. Read More
Early Learning: Research
Outlines early learning research initiatives within the Department of Education, including NCSER’s Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education program. Read More
English Learners with or at Risk for Disabilities
Summarizes the current situation for English learners with disabilities and links to 12 research grants funded by NCSER focused on this population. Read More
Identifying and Supporting English Learner Students with Learning Disabilities
Research review highlighting key elements of processes that can help identify and support English learner students with learning disabilities. Also describes current guidelines and policies in 20 states. Read More
Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies
Intervention report on this program primarily focused on improving the reading and mathematics skills of students with learning disabilities. Read More
Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA
Provides guidance in English and Spanish in support of children with disabilities who need assistive technology (AT) devices and services for meaningful access and engagement in education. Read More