How do we know where to start or where to focus when developing an individualized education program (IEP) for a student? The present level of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statement provides the foundation of the IEP and guides the development of ambitious goals and the types of instruction and services that are provided as part of the high-quality educational programming. This webinar is intended for educators and educational leaders who are new to developing PLAAFP statements or as a review for veteran educators. In this webinar, Shaylyn Quinn and Dr.

Did you know that private schools are supporting an increasing number of students with individual learning needs and disabilities each year? PROGRESS Center and All Belong Center for Inclusive Education are excited to share evidence-based practices and resources that can help private school educators meet the increasingly diverse needs of their students. In this webinar, All Belong Center for Inclusive Education, who has supported more than a hundred nonpublic schools over the past 40 years, will present five keys to inclusive education that benefits all students.

Helping students to make progress sometimes means taking a risk. This story explains how veteran teacher, Martha Barker from Laramie School District #1 in Wyoming, took a risk to ask for and get the help she needed to make changes to ensure her students could make progress.

Are you new to special education? Do you have questions about the basics of the individualized education program (IEP)? In this webinar, Shaylyn Quinn and Dr. Tessie Bailey review the essential components of an IEP as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and discuss how the IEP can lay the foundation for promoting progress for students with disabilities. Presenters highlight legal requirements, share resources, and discuss considerations for the IEP in the context of COVID-19.

The February PROGRESS Newsletter was recently released. This newsletter includes information on an upcoming PROGRESS Center webinar, the Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-Term Learning Goals HLP Video developed in collaboration with the CEEDAR Center and CEC, Stories from the Classroom Videos, and a summary of the PROGRESS Center's Year 1 work. It also includes resources from our partners at the NCLD, NASP, NCSI and OSEP.

This video highlights high-leverage practice (HLP) 11 which focuses on identifying and prioritizing long- and short-term learning goals. This video includes two parts: Part 1 defines short- and long-term goals and provides a rationale for identifying and prioritizing learning goals for students with disabilities.  Part 2 demonstrates how various individual student data sources, state standards, and the IEP can be used to identify essential areas of need and develop long- and short-term goals. 

How is PROGRESS Center supporting local educators and leaders in developing and implementing high-quality educational programs for students with disabilities? This infographic provides a snapshot of Year 1 (November 2019 – November 2020) activities and demonstrates the impact and reach of the Center’s efforts during that period.

The October PROGRESS Newsletter was recently released. This newsletter includes information about new PROGRESS Center IEP Tip Sheets, Stories from the Classroom Videos, and access to the recent Tips for Facilitating Virtual IEP Meetings webinar. It also includes resources from our partners at the TIES Center and CADRE as well as OSEP.