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TIES Building Engagement with Distance Learning Series: DL #29: Collaboration in the Trenches: Lessons Learned about Inclusive Technology During COVID
In this DL post, the specific collaborative activities to support continued use of assistive and educational technology during distance learning are explored. Lessons for teachers and leaders from …
Published: February 2021
TIES Building Engagement with Distance Learning Series: DL #28: Not letting LRE Slide: Ensuring inclusive education during COVID
During COVID, how can teams prioritize the least restrictive environment and inclusive education? How do we assure that we are teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities in the …
Published: February 2021
NCEO Reports: A Summary of the Research on the Effects of K–12 Test Accommodations: 2018 (#423)
The purpose of this report is to present a synthesis of the research on test accommodations for U.S. elementary and secondary students (K–12) published in 2018. The academic literature described …
Published: February 2021
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: February 2021
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The February 2021 issue includes five feature stories, an ICI Facebook post, new publications, staff updates, …
Published: February 2021
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Alumni Update: Alice Kraiza: Bringing Trauma-Informed Care to Children
Published: 2/15/2021
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Expanding "Expanding the Circle"
Published: 2/15/2021
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The Dignity of Work: ICI to Host International Forum
Published: 2/15/2021
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Bershadsky Joins ICI
Published: 2/15/2021
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Vital Statistics: ICI Supplies Key Housing Data
Published: 2/15/2021
Choice, preference, and disability: Promoting self-determination across the lifespan
This book examines choice and preference in the lives of people with disability, focusing on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides an overview of choice and examines …
Published: 2/12/2021
Residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Published: 2/12/2021
Physical Disability and Health Disparities
Individuals with ambulatory disabilities or mobility limitations comprise approximately 7% of the US population ages 5 and older. Persons with mobility limitations/physical disabilities are more …
Published: 2/12/2021
TIES Center Briefs: Grading My Child with Significant Cognitive Disabilities in an Inclusive Classroom (TIES Center Brief #6)
Grades are assigned and report cards given in inclusive classrooms. It is important that thought has been given to how work from students with significant cognitive disabilities will be graded and …
Published: February 2021
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: State Assessment Participation and Performance of Students Receiving Special Education Services (#22)
This report provides a snapshot of the participation and performance of students receiving special education services in statewide assessments used for Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA …
Published: February 2021
RTC-OM HCBS Outcome Measurement Briefs: The Basics of Psychometrically Sound HCBS Outcome Measurement (#4)
This brief introduces the importance of using measurement strategies and tools that are psychometrically sound in HCBS. The brief reviews the psychometric concepts of validity and reliability and …
Published: 2/9/2021
The impact of disability on employment and financial security following the outbreak of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in the UK
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have a greater impact on people with disabilities than non-disabled people. Our aim was to compare the short-term impact of the …
Published: 2/9/2021
In-home and residential long-term supports and services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities: Status and trends through 2017
Ever wonder how many people in the United States have IDD or what proportion of them received federal- or state-funded supports? The 2020 report from the Residential Information Systems Project …
Published: 2020
NCEO Reports: The Role of Assessment Data in State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIPs): An Analysis of FFY 2018 SSIPs (#425)
This report presents the findings of an analysis of states’ FFY 2018 State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIPs), submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs …
Published: February 2021
Accessibility and Accommodations for ELs with Disabilities
This page has links to state content test and English language proficiency assessment accessibility and accommodation policies that address English learners (ELs) with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
Alternate Assessments
This page provides information on alternate assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
Alternate Assessments for Students with Disabilities
This page has links to state policies on state alternate assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
Assessment Participation of Students with Disabilities
This page has links to states with assessment participation policies that include information on students with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
Assessment SSIPs/SIMRs
Published: 2021-02-01
Assessment SSIPs/SIMRs State Policies Webpage
This page includes links to state policies for Assessment State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIPs)/State Identified Measurable Result (SIMRs).
Published: 2021
Bibliographies
This page highlights two searchable bibliographic resources available on NCEO’s website. One focuses on alternate assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards for students with …
Published: 2021-02-01
College- and Career-Ready Standards
This page provides an overview on college and career ready standards.
Published: 2021-02-01
Educator Evaluation
This page provides a brief overview on educator evaluation.
Published: 2021-02-01
ELs with Disabilities
This page provides an overview on the student population of English learners with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessments
This page provides information on English language proficiency assessments.
Published: 2021-02-01
English Learners (ELs)
This page provides an overview on the student population of English learners.
Published: 2021-02-01
Formative Assessment
This page provides information on formative assessment.
Published: 2021-02-01
General Assessments of Academic Content
This page provides information on state general content assessments.
Published: 2021-02-01
Graduation Requirements
This page provides an overview on graduation requirements.
Published: 2021-02-01
Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities
This page has links to state policies on graduation requirements and diplomas that address students with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
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Making Employment Meaningful for People with Disabilities: A U.S.-Japan Partnership
Japanese companies are required to staff about two percent of their workforces with people with disabilities, but many individuals remain unemployed, underemployed, or stuck in jobs for which they …
NCEO History
This page describes the people involved in the beginning of NCEO’s work and the breadth and growth of that work over the years.
Published: 2021-02-01
NCEO Newsletter: February 2021 issue
This issue highlights a new video series for parents of students with significant cognitive disabilities. The videos focus on various aspects of supporting the learning of their children at home. …
Published: February 2021
Newsletters
This page provides links to NCEO’s E-newsletters from 2013 to the present.
Published: 2021-02-01
Policy History
This page describes the important policy milestones related to students with disabilities in education over time.
Published: 2021-02-01
Standards and Accountability
This page provides an overview on standards and accountability.
Published: 2021-02-01
Standards-Based IEPs
This page provides information on standards-based IEPs.
Published: 2021-02-01
State Public Assessment Reports for ELs with Disabilities
This page has links to state pages with assessment reports that include disaggregated data for English learners with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
State Public Assessment Reports for Students with Disabilities
This page has links to state pages with assessment reports that include disaggregated data for students with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
Students With Disabilities
This page provides an overview on the population of students with disabilities.
Published: 2021-02-01
Test Security
This page provides information on test security for assessments.
Published: 2021-02-01
Universal Design of Assessments
This page provides an overview on universal design for assessments.
Published: 2021-02-01
News
ICI Welcomes Julie Bershadsky, Ph.D., as Director of Community Living and Employment
Published: 1/25/2021
Expanding the Circle: Respecting the Past, Preparing for the Future (3rd ed.)
The third edition of the Expanding the Circle curriculum is for grades 9-12. It is available in digital (PDF) format. Facilitators no longer need to make copies of documents but can now email or …
Published: 2021
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: January 2021
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The January 2021 issue includes three feature stories, an ICI Facebook post, new publications, staff updates, …
Published: January 2021
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Alumni Update: Sunday Francis
Published: 1/15/2021
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COVID-19 Transitions: MRCI Embraces Change
Published: 1/15/2021
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Opening the Steeple: Race, Disability, and Faith
Published: 1/15/2021
1% Toolkit: IEP Team Resource: Making Decisions about Participation in the Alternate Assessment (NCEO Tool #10)
This IEP team resource is designed to support IEP team members, including teachers, school psychologists, English language development specialists, speech language therapists, occupational therapis…
Published: January 2021
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Opening Doors: A Fondell Farewell
Published: 1/15/2021
1% Toolkit: Reasons Why Students with Disabilities Should Take State Tests: A Customizable Template for a Flyer for Parents and Families (NCEO Tool #9)
This resource was developed by NCEO to identify and describe reasons why students with disabilities should take state tests. The purpose of the tool is to provide a concise resource that administra…
Published: January 2021
Loneliness, social support, social isolation and wellbeing among working age adults with and without disability: Cross-sectional study
Background: Loneliness is significantly related to health and wellbeing. However, there is little information on the prevalence of loneliness among people with disability or the association …
Published: 2021-01-01
NCEO Reports: 2017-18 Publicly Reported Assessment Results for Students with Disabilities and English Learners with Disabilities (#419)
This is the 21st report by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) that describes how states publicly report assessment data for students with disabilities in K-12 schools in the United …
Published: December 2020
Does talking about end of life with adults with intellectual disability cause emotional discomfort or psychological harm?
Background Caregivers often avoid involving people with intellectual disability in end‐of‐life discussions and activities. One reason is fear that the person may become upset or psychologically …
Published: 12/17/2020
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: December 2020
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The December 2020 issue includes four feature stories, an ICI Facebook post, new publications, staff updates, …
Published: December 2020
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Renee Hepperlen, alumna: Making Inroads to Inclusion
Published: 12/15/2020
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All Means All: The Unfinished Business of IDEA
Published: 12/15/2020
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MN LEND Fellows Climb a Virtual Hill
Published: 12/15/2020
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Beyond Quotas: Making Work Meaningful in Japan
Published: 12/15/2020
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New Support for Tele-Outreach
Published: 12/15/2020
Exploring correlates of paid early work experiences for youth with autism: Using NLTS2012 data
Prior research has demonstrated that paid work experience while in school is a predictor of postschool employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. For youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD …
Published: 12/9/2020
NCEO Brief: Pre-assessment to Plan Instruction for Students with Disabilities During Distance Learning (#21)
Distance learning, whether completely remote or in combination with classroom experiences, can pose challenges for teachers, students, and families. Pre-assessment to plan instruction can help …
Published: December 2020
Partnering with Parents of English Learners (ELs) and ELs with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This presentation on partnering with parents of English learners with and without disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was presented at the 2020 Minnesota Department of Education's …
Published: 2020-11-20
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: November 2020
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The November 2020 issue includes five feature stories, an ICI Facebook post, a new publication, staff updates, …
Published: November 2020
NCEO Reports: A Literature Review on Evidence-Based Literacy Assessment and Instruction Practices for English Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (#422)
This report summarizes a comprehensive investigation of research published between 2000–2018 on evidence-based literacy assessment and instruction practices for English learners with the most …
Published: November 2020
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Dennis Olson: At the Helm of Higher Ed in Minnesota
Published: 11/16/2020
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Measures that Matter
Published: 11/16/2020
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Outreach Critical During Pandemic
Published: 11/16/2020
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Sliced Like Sushi: Collectively Improving Health
Published: 11/16/2020
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Parent 'Selfies' Help Others: "You Are Enough"
Published: 11/16/2020
Prevalence of intellectual disability among eight-year-old children from selected communities in the United States, 2014
Background: Children with intellectual disability (ID), characterized by impairments in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, benefit from early identification and access to services. …
Published: 2020-11-15
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Share Your Check & Connect Success Story!
Published: 11/13/2020
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Check & Connect: 30 Years of Building Futures
Published: 11/13/2020
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Check & Connect at 30: Celebrating Success in Osseo
Published: 11/13/2020
Parent Video Series: Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home
Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home
Parent Video Series: Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home: Helping Your Child with Routines at Home
This video helps support parents of students with disabilities in establishing routines at home, in order to promote better behaviors and communications. It also provides other sources for more …
Published: November 2020
Parent Video Series: Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home: Helping Your Child with the Foundations of Communication at Home
This video provides parents and siblings of students with disabilities with tips on how they can support the development of communication skills of their child (or sibling) at home, and provides …
Published: November 2020
Parent Video Series: Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home: Helping Your Child with Communication at Home
This video describes ways that parents with students with disabilities can help support their child’s communication development at home, and provides sources for more information.
Published: November 2020
Parent Video Series: Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home: Helping Your Child with Academics at Home
This video provides parents of students with disabilities, specifically those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, with tips on how to support their child’s standards-based instruction…
Published: November 2020
IEPs for Students Who Participate in the Alternate Assessment
This presentation, focusing on IEPs for students who participate in the alternate assessment, was presented at the Ohio OCALICON autism and disabilities international conference.
Published: 2020-11-11
States and Districts Working Together to Make Improved Decisions about Alternate Assessment Participation and Meet the State Level 1% Threshold
This presentation, highlighting states and districts working together to make improved decisions about alternate assessment participation and meeting the state level 1% threshold, was presented at …
Published: 2020-11-11
Successfully Instructing and Assessing Students who Take the Alternate Assessment (and Those Who Used to Take the Alternate)
This presentation addresses how to successfully instruct and assess students who currently take alternate assessments or used to take them. It was presented at the 2020 Inclusive Education Leadersh…
Published: 2020-11-11
Indicators of Self-Determination in Wisconsin using National Core Indicators Data
This report examined indicators of self-determination in the state of Wisconsin, in the region, and nationally for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) using the …
Published: 2020
Adapting positive behavioural support technical assistance strategies to the 'new normal' emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic
This paper discusses strategies to deliver person-centered, positive behavior supports that were employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: 2020-11-01
Aging, Community-Based Employment, Mobility Impairment, and Retirement: National Core Indicators-Adult Community Survey Data
Little is known about how, when, or why individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) retire. Recognizing the changing needs of older adults with IDD is critical to support …
Published: 2019
Area-level associations between built environment characteristics and disability prevalence in Australia: An ecological analysis
The importance of health-promoting neighborhoods has long been recognized, and characteristics of local built environments are among the social determinants of health. People with disability are …
Published: 2020-10-26
RTC-OM HCBS Outcome Measurement Briefs: Development of HCBS Outcome Measures (#3)
This brief provides an overview of the importance of following a rigorous testing strategy when developing new HCBS outcome measures. It also describes the multi-stage development and testing …
Published: 10/20/2020
RTC-OM HCBS Outcome Measurement Briefs: HCBS Outcome Measurement Tools and Current State Approaches to Measurement (#2)
This brief delineates the importance of carefully using information regarding HCBS outcome measures when choosing a measure for use and provides the rationale and development history of the RTC- …
Published: 10/20/2020
RTC-OM HCBS Outcome Measurement Briefs: Involving Stakeholders to Address Challenges in HCBS Measure Development: Toward Person-Centered Measurement (#1)
This brief discusses the important role stakeholders play in the development of HCBS outcome measures. It details the process the RTC-OM used to include stakeholders (e.g., recipients of HCBS, …
Published: 10/19/2020
RTC-OM HCBS Outcome Measurement Briefs
This series of briefs was developed by the RTC-OM staff to discuss issues fundamental to HCBS outcome measurement. Designed for HCBS measure developers, policymakers, program administrators, …
Parents’ postsecondary education expectations for students with autism, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities: Findings from NLTS 2012
This study uses data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 to examine predictors at the individual, family, and school levels associated with parental expectations toward postseconda…
Published: 2020-10-19
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Alumni Update: Bobbi Rohwer
Published: 10/15/2020
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DSP Survey: More Hours and Risk, Not More Pay
Published: 10/15/2020
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Art for All: New Exhibit Starts Nov. 1
Published: 10/15/2020
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Frontline Initiative: Making a Career in Direct Support
Published: 10/15/2020
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New Impact: Self-Advocacy is Alive and Well
Published: 10/15/2020

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