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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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2022)—The U.S. Department of Education submitted its 2021 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) annual report to Congress last week. The 43rd Annual Report to Congress focuses on children and student with disabilities…
.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released two new Q&As entitled: Return to School Roadmap: Child Find, Referral, and Eligibility Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Return to School Roadmap: Provision of Early Intervention…
The U.S. Department of Education released a new resource: Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health to provide information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and the social and emotional well-being among children and students. This resource highlights seven key challenges…
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released a Q&A entitled the Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs in the Least Restrictive Environment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This second in a series…
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) sent a letter to its state and local partners reiterating its commitment to ensuring children with disabilities and their families have successful early intervention and educational experiences in the 2021–2022 school year. This letter…