Special Education Process and Policy Archives - Page 2 of 24

The State of Civil Rights for Students and Schools

Jul 2, 2026

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Click on the map or links below to access the relevant educational laws and frameworks in your state. Access information about federal statutory and Constitutional protections for all students across the country.

A National Review of Early Childhood Cost Models: Findings on Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays

Jun 23, 2026

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How do states account for the true costs of early intervention and early childhood special education in their child care systems?

Inclusive Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™

Jun 9, 2026

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This guide addresses how programs can adequately train mentors/staff members, design and evaluate their services, and assess their policies and procedures to be more inclusive of those with disabilities.

Significant Disproportionality in Special Education: Current Trends and Actions for Impact

Jun 2, 2026

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This brief summarizes the literature and latest research on disproportionality in special education and offers changes in policy and practice that can reduce significant disproportionality in schools.

State Snapshots of Learning Disabilities

Jun 2, 2026

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Students identified with SLD receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a law that provides a free and appropriate public education to children with disabilities.

The Adusu Advocacy Framework: A Strategic Model for Advancing Policy Reform in Developmental Disability Services

Mar 30, 2026

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Across many countries, systems supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are experiencing significant pressure. While these issues are widely recognized within the field, translating system challenges into effective, sustainable policy reform remains a continual challenge.

Conflict Resolution Steps Lesson Plan

Mar 23, 2026

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Through this lesson plan, students will be learn to: Understand the importance of regulation before problem-solving; Understand the difference between facts and interpretations in conflict; Recognize emotions and underlying needs; Learn a structured approach to resolving conflict.

Conflict Resolution for Neurodivergent Students

Mar 23, 2026

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Conflict is often treated as a behavior issue that needs to be corrected quickly before it escalates. Getting to the root of the conflict and providing structure to help students resolve it reduces escalation and builds long-term problem-solving skills instead of short-term compliance.

Ensuring Timely and Consistent Implementation of IEPs for Military-Connected Students with Disabilities (Executive summary)

Mar 19, 2026

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Currently, the lack of standardized, national definitions for core service terms creates a systemic ‘transfer gap.’ This lack of clarity often results in significant delays for students waiting to receive comparable services in a new district. To address this, researchers convened an expert panel to establish a much-needed consensus on these terms.

Film Discussion Guide: Left Behind

Mar 18, 2026

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This film discussion guide is meant to inspire conversation among audiences after watching the documentary film, Left Behind. It is designed to be as flexible and adaptable to your discussion groups’ level of knowledge on the issues of dyslexia, disability, supporting children with learning disabilities, and their civil rights.

Theme: Special Education Process and Policy