Commemorating the 48th Anniversary of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
On the 48th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, OSEP reflects on the past year.
Two Updated Documents Emphasize Need for Early Childhood Inclusion, Transition for Children With Disabilities
OSEP released two documents specific to early childhood activities associated with IDEA Part C – the part of the law that addresses early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, with disabilities and their families.
Registered Apprenticeships for Additional Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities
OSERS celebrated the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week and highlighted registered apprenticeship resources.
List Compiles Resources to Help Support Military-Connected Children With Disabilities and Their Families
OSEP compiled a list of resources to help support military-connected children with disabilities.
Data Displays Provide Snapshot of Data Regarding Children Served Under the IDEA
OSEP released the 2021 and 2022 State Part B Data Displays and the Part C and Part B 619 Data Displays in September.
OSEP Fast Facts Highlight Children Identified With Intellectual Disability
OSEP released a new OSEP Fast Facts, which highlights children identified with intellectual disability.
The Office of Special Education Programs Awards More Than $35 Million for 138 Personnel Preparation and Professional Development-Related Grants
OSEP announced $35 million in funding for 138 awards, including one national technical assistance center, which will support preparation, ongoing professional learning and leadership development for educators.
Cohesive Secondary Transition Planning Needed to Improve Postsecondary Education, Employment Outcomes for Students With Disabilities
OSEP Director Williams and RSA Deputy Commissioner Dobak released a new blog series as part of a continued effort to emphasize the need for more cohesive secondary transition planning for students with disabilities.
OSEP Director Releases Final Blog in Discipline Discussions Series, Introduces 200+ Resources
OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams provided five actions people can take to reduce exclusionary discipline in her final Discipline Discussions blog. Additionally, she introduced more than 200 resources related to reducing exclusionary discipline.
OSEP Releases Updated Guidance to Strengthen States’ ‘General Supervision’ Requirements
OSEP released updated general supervision guidance.
OSEP Fast Facts Highlights IDEA Data Collected During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Office of Special Education Programs released two OSEP Fast Facts sharing data collected on children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing Educator Shortages, Preparation Important Component to Reducing Reliance on Exclusionary Discipline
OSEP Director Williams discusses preparing future educators to proactively and positively address behavior in her June Discipline Discussions blog. The OSEP-funded CEEDAR Center provides resources.