Section of the Individuals with Disablities Education Act establishing standards for states to identify and evaluate children with disabilities. Includes conditions for using the term developmental delay. Read More
IDEA—45 Years Later
Celebrates 45 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (in 2020) with stories, resources, and trivia related to this monumental law. Read More
Improving the Classroom Behavior of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Using Individualized Curricular Modifications.
WWC review of an interventional study of 2 students with emotional disturbances/disorders. Read More
Sec. 300.8 (c) (6) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act definining intellectual disability. Read More
OSEP Fast Facts Highlight Children Identified With Intellectual Disability
Presents data specific to the nationwide population of students with intellectual disabilities. Read More
Raise the Bar: Accelerate Learning for Every Student
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
Sec. 300.306 Determination of eligibility
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act outlining determination of eligibility for children with disabilities. Read More
Safe & Supportive Schools
Explains work specific to the Office of Safe and Supportive Schools (under the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education) to support the halth and well-being of students and school safety through policy, grant programs, and technical assistance centers. Read More
Roughly Half of Public Schools Report That They Can Effectively Provide Mental Health Services to All Students in Need
Provides data and context surrounding increased mental health concerns in schools and the lack of resources to address such concerns. Read More