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Strong partnerships between families and schools are the foundation of a successful process to develop and implement an individualized education program (IEP). Our recent article ...

One of the most important challenges—and opportunities—for school leaders is helping families become active, informed partners in their child’s learning. What does meaningful family engagement ...

This handout provides early intervention leaders with practical strategies for supporting services in natural environments under IDEA Part C. It outlines leadership actions that help ...

This handout equips school leaders with practical strategies to ensure the effective implementation of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). It ...

This handout provides education leaders with a clear overview of three foundational principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Free Appropriate Public Education ...

Leader in the Field Equetta Jones talks with Lead IDEA Center experts Dia Jackson, Ph.D., and Dena Slanda, Ph.D., about what it takes to lead ...

In this episode of Rewriting the Narrative by the Council for Exceptional Children, Ellis Elementary School principal and Lead IDEA Center Leader in the Field ...

The National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Lead IDEA Center explored key challenges school leaders face in IDEA implementation during the “From Insight ...

Collaboration between general and special educators enhances the educational experience for students with disabilities. Read this Lead IDEA Center article featured in the NASSP April ...

The number of students who receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is growing, and it’s important to ensure principals ...

Leaders shape success for children with disabilities and their families by guiding IEP meetings, supporting specialists, and influencing the school or program's approach. Listen in ...

The Engaging Professional Development to Improve and Change Practices (EPIC-P) Cycle is a data-informed cycle for providing state or entity-wide professional development (PD) support in ...

This interactive map allows you to locate the Parent Centers in your state.

Tips for Educators is a series of practical guides that education staff can use in early learning settings. Each guide is based on research evidence and professional knowledge.