47 Years of IDEA
OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams shares her perspective of the IDEA on the acts 47th Anniversary.
Department of Education Sends Letter to State Directors of Special Education About Highly Mobile Children
OSERS released a letter to State Directors of Special Education addressing high-quality education for highly mobile children, Nov. 10.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Services Provided in Head Start Programs
OSERS Office of Special Education Programs and the Office of Head Start released a Dear Colleague Letter and guidance document about IDEA services in Head Start programs.
Office of Special Education Programs Seeking Input: Prioritizing Equity
The Department of Education is examining how it can advance equity in the programs it administers, and it requests feedback by Sept. 30, 2022.
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities In the Use of Discipline
The U.S. Department of Education announced the release of new guidance from its Office for Civil Rights and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to help public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline.
OSERS Issues 2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Education issued its 2022 determinations for states and territories on their implementation of the IDEA.
ED, HHS Issue Recommendations To Improve Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development, Mental Health
WASHINGTON (June 15, 2022) – The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services issued a Dear Colleague Letter with four recommendations to equitably support the social-emotional development and mental health of young children, June 14. The departments intend for the recommendations and action steps…
Agencies Host Joint Webinar To Address Early Care and Workforce Shortages
WASHINGTON (June 7, 2022) – Three federal agencies hosted a 90-minute webinar to highlight how apprenticeships can strengthen early care and education workforces, May 25. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families Office of Early Childhood Development hosted the…
OSEP releases OSEP Fast Facts: Educational Environments of School Aged Children with Disabilities
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2022) – The Office of Special Education Programs released an OSEP Fast Facts on educational environments of school aged children with disabilities. The new OSEP Fast Fact highlights the environments in which children with disabilities receive special education and related services. According…
New OSEP Fast Facts: Students With Disabilities Who Are English Learners
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2022) – The Office of Special Education Programs released an OSEP Fast Facts on students with disabilities who are English learners served under Part B of the IDEA.
ED releases letter with updated COVID-19 guidance and resources for schools and students with disabilities
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Education released updated guidance and resources to aid COVID-19 mitigation efforts in schools and address the needs of students with disabilities as the U.S. moves to…
Q&A on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools
This revised (Feb. 2022) Q&A document, Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools, is intended to provide guidance regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements applicable to the first category of students — children with…