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Who we are + What we do

  1. Early Intervention + ASD
  2. Educational Assessment + Intervention
  3. Educational Systems Improvement
  4. Transition
  5. Community Living
Photo of Kelly Nye-Lengerman What drives Kelly Nye- Lengerman to build connections changing minds about child development?
Photo of Martha Thurlow What drives Martha Thurlow To make sure tests are fair?
Photo of Maureen Hawes What Drives Maureen Hawes to Evaluate Our Education Agencies?
Photo of David R Johnson What Drives David Johnson to Ensure That Students Make a Successful Transition From School to Adult Life?
photo of Amy Hewitt What Drives Amy Hewitt to Professionalize the Direct Support Workforce?

Research. Training. Outreach.

Videos

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News

Sheryl Lazarus.
Better Together: Washington State Becomes Second TIES Center Site

Esther Ngina Njuguna.
Out of Africa, and Back: A Pathway to Prosperity

Left to right: MNLEND Fellows Adam Langenfeld, Muna Khalif, and Jennifer Reiter.
MNLEND Fellows Explore the Power of Mindfulness

Sierra Williams, pictured seated at right, speaking to a client.
SPOTLIGHT: Hennepin-University Partnership

Ann Romine of ICI's Check & Connect training refugees.
Check & Connect Assists Refugees in Minnesota

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Publications

An opening image from the video "Community Living and Participation: Employment."
Community Living and Participation: Employment
Portion of the opening slide of "How do I use 'Check' data?"
Check & Connect Online Support Modules
Cover image from NCEO Brief 19.
NCEO Brief 19: Considerations for States Providing Materials in Braille
Cover image from NCEO Tool 5.
NCEO Tool 5: Frequently Asked Questions on AA-AAAS
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Direct Support Worker Survey 2019 Final Report

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