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Trends in Participation, Performance, and Accommodations Received by Special Education Students
This presentation described trends in participation, performance, and accommodations received by special education students. It was presented at the 2019 National Council on Measurement in Educatio…
Published: 2019-04-04
Fiscal stewardship, choice, and control: The context of self-directed services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the United States
Self-directed home and community based services (HCBS) waiver services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have become a viable and widely used method of …
Published: 2019-04-01
Putting the pieces together: Perceptions of longitudinal wraparound, systems of care, and Positive Behavior Support implementation
Positive Behavior Support (PBS) was introduced to community-based providers in Kansas in 2012 in response to a federally funded initiative to reduce the placement of youth in psychiatric facilities…
Published: 2019-03-25
Impact: Feature Issue on Inclusive Education for K-8 Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities
An issue in the Impact series that examines K-8 inclusive education. Historically, students with the most significant cognitive disabilities were often taught only functional skills in our K-12 …
Published: Winter 2018-19
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: March 2019
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The March 2019 edition includes three feature stories, a leading ICI Facebook post from the past month, two …
Published: March 2019
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Six ICI Posters to be Featured at CEHD Research Day on March 26
Published: Mon Mar 18 2019
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Linking Nutrition and Disability
Published: Sun Mar 17 2019
NCEO Reports: Diploma Options, Graduation Requirements, and Exit Exams for Youth with Disabilities: 2017 National Study (#409)
This report presents the results of a study undertaken to update what is known about the status of graduation policies across the nation. Three research questions served as the focus of this …
Published: March 2019
Inclusive Education Strategies: A Textbook
This textbook is a resource for implementing inclusive education practices in Armenia, other post-Soviet countries, and countries on the path to a more inclusive education and society. The content …
Published: 2018
Using Online Modules to Learn about Accessibility Features and Accommodations
This presentation focused on using online modules to learn about accessibility features and accommodations. It was presented at the 2019 National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) annual …
Published: 2019-03-08
Trends in Accommodations and Accessibility Features English Learners Received on Statewide Assessments
This presentation addressed trends in accommodations and accessibility features received by English learners in statewide assessments. It was presented at the 2019 National Association for Bilingua…
Published: 2019-03-07
Active Support training, staff assistance, and engagement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States: Randomized controlled trial
Two non-U.S. quasi-experimental studies reported Active Support training was associated with increased engagement in individuals with IDD, but no randomized controlled trials (RCTs) exist. We …
Published: 2019-03-01
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Do IEP Meetings Relate Well to Students’ Goals for Adult Life?
Published: Thu Feb 28 2019
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MNLEND Fellows Past and Present Lead Multicultural Autism Action Network
Published: Thu Feb 28 2019
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Research in Partnership with People with Disabilities, Families, Professionals, and Policymakers
Published: Thu Feb 28 2019
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New Impact Issue Examines Inclusive K-8 Education
Published: Wed Feb 27 2019
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: February 2019
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The February 2019 edition includes four feature stories, a leading ICI Facebook post from the past month, two …
Published: February 2019
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New Art for All Exhibit Starts March 6
Published: Sat Feb 16 2019
NCEO Data Analytics: Percent of Students with Disabilities by Disability Categories for 2005-06 to 2016-17 (#8)
This interactive report presents data on the number and percent of students receiving special education services by trends over time, category, and by state. The U.S. Department of Education …
Published: February 2019
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U of M Home Page Features ICI's Telehealth Lab
Published: Thu Feb 14 2019
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News-Sentinel Features Check & Connect in Juvenile Court
Published: Thu Feb 07 2019
Planning for Successfully Including and Accommodating Your Students in Assessments
This presentation addresses how to plan successfully to include and accommodate your students in assessments. It was presented at the 2019 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) annual conference.
Published: 2019-02-02
Meeting the Educational Needs of ELs with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
This presentation addressed how to meet the educational needs of English learners with significant cognitive disabilities. It was presented at the 2019 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) …
Published: 2019-02-01
Successfully Making Decisions about the Use of Scribing and Speech-to-Text
This presentation addressed how to successfully make decisions about using scribes and speech-to-text. It was presented at the 2019 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) annual conference.
Published: 2019-02-01
NCEO Newsletter: February 2019 issue
In this newsletter, we highlight several publications that have been released since our October, 2018 newsletter. They include a brief on approaches to examining district alternate assessment …
Published: February 2019
Psychotropic medication use for adults with autism spectrum disorder who receive services and supports through adult developmental disability services in the United States
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have higher rates of co-occurring diagnoses and use of psychotropic medication prescriptions than people with other developmental disabilities. Few …
Published: 2019-01-31
Accommodations Considerations in Pre-College and Postsecondary Assessments for Deaf Individuals
This presentation focused on accommodations considerations in pre-college and postsecondary assessments for deaf individuals. It was presented at the 2019 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) …
Published: 2019-01-30
Pros and Cons of Alternate Diplomas: Benefits for Student Transition Success?
This presentation describes the pros and cons of alternate diplomas, focusing on possible benefits for students to have successful transition experiences. It was presented at the 2019 Council for …
Published: 2019-01-30
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Disability Scoop Reports on Federal Monitoring of Autism Prevalence Among Children
Published: Mon Jan 28 2019
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Tampa Bay Times Quotes Thurlow on High School Diploma Alternatives
Published: Mon Jan 28 2019
NCEO Brief: Suggestions for Aligning Alternate Achievement Standards with WIOA (#16)
This Brief provides information on alternate achievement standards and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, and makes several suggestions about ways to show that a student …
Published: January 2019
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Andrea Zuber Named CEO of The Arc Minnesota
Published: Wed Jan 23 2019
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: January 2019
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The January 2019 edition includes three feature stories, a leading ICI Facebook post from the past month, a …
Published: January 2019
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TV News Mentions ICI Project and Partner Staff
Published: Fri Jan 18 2019
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ICI Trains First Cohort of Community-Based Rehabilitation Facilitators in Liberia
Published: Thu Jan 17 2019
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Russian Visitors and ICI Share Insights on Including Youth with Disabilities
Published: Tue Jan 15 2019
Making Decisions for Everyone Training Module
This online professional development module gives educators the knowledge and tools they need to make, implement, and evaluate sound decisions about accessibility features for students in their …
Published: 2019-01-06
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Building Healthy Children and Strong Families: Increasing Access to Early Developmental Screening and Early Intervention [Archived]
Evaluates the early identification of child developmental delays and the implementation of intervention services that optimize child and family well-being in Hennepin County, Minnesota. One in …
Community Living and Participation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Published by the American Association Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), this book is an exploration of how to create the ideal conditions to facilitate community living and …
Published: 2019
Positive Supports Minnesota
A website presenting Positive Supports Minnesota, an organization promoting positive supports, which are approaches to help people using a variety of proven support strategies that do not include...
Published: 2019-01-01
Weekly wage exploration of vocational rehabilitation service recipients: A quantile regression approach
Earnings of people with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) in a labor market can be a useful indicator of the quality of employment, economic mobility, and the quality of life of …
Published: 2019
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: December 2018
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The December 2018 edition includes four feature stories, a leading ICI Facebook post from the past month,...
Published: December 2018
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ICI's Telehealth Lab Improves Access to Autism Intervention Services
Published: Tue Dec 18 2018
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Check & Connect: New Country, New States, New Community Partners
Published: Mon Dec 17 2018
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ICI's TIES Center Marks First Anniversary With New Resources
Published: Mon Dec 17 2018
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ICI and Hennepin County Collaborate to Improve Early Screening and Intervention
Published: Sun Dec 16 2018
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GNN Liberia Features ICI's Work for Liberian Children with Disabilities
Published: Thu Dec 13 2018
Proceedings of the 1% Cap National Convening: Supporting States in Implementing ESSA's 1% State-level Cap on Participation of Students in the AA-AAAS
This Proceedings document was developed to provide a summary of the 1% National Convening that took place Boston on October 18 and 19, 2018.
Published: December, 2018
FSRTC Research Brief 8: Family Caregivers of Family Members with IDD Differ from Other Caregivers in the Kinds and Duration of Supports They Provide
A brief comparing caregiving experiences of family caregivers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with those of caregivers who responded to the Caregiving in the U.S. …
Published: Winter 2018
TIES Center Reports
A Report series from the TIES Center, a national technical assistance center on inclusive practices and policies. Its purpose is to create sustainable changes in kindergarten-grade 8 school and …
TIES Center Reports: How States Interpret the LRE Clause of IDEA: A Policy Analysis (#101)
The purpose of this report is to analyze how states interpret special education regulations associated with the Individuals with Disabilities (IDEA) regulations, specifically around least restricti…
Published: November 2018
TIES Center Briefs
Brief series from the TIES Center, a national technical assistance center on inclusive practices and policies. Its purpose is to create sustainable changes in kindergarten-grade 8 school and …
TIES Center Briefs: 10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students (#1)
Educators, students, and families have found many compelling reasons to support inclusive education for students with and without disabilities. This Brief delineates ten reasons that supporting...
Published: November 2018
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UMN Members Advocate for Disability Training
Published: Tue Nov 27 2018
The Effectiveness of Engaging Parents and Family Members to Expand the Social Inclusion of Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Living with Families
A report detailing the methods and findings of a social inclusion study. Since most individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live at home, engaging families in social...
Published: 2018
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KARE 11 Features ICI-directed Films on Autism Awareness in Diverse Communities
Published: Tue Nov 20 2018
Using Online Professional Development Modules to Learn about Accessibility Features and Accommodations
This presentation explored using online professional development modules to learn about accessibility features and accommodations. It was presented at the 2018 Minnesota Department of Education's …
Published: 2018-11-17
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Johnson Receives George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award from AUCD
Published: Fri Nov 16 2018
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: November 2018
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The November 2018 edition includes five feature stories, a leading ICI Facebook post from the past month, two...
Published: November 2018
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Massachusetts Community Remembers Soldier Through Check & Connect
Published: Thu Nov 15 2018
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MNLEND Now Accepting Fellowship Applications
Published: Wed Nov 14 2018
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ICI Film About School Inclusion in Armenia Receives Award
Published: Tue Nov 13 2018
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Star Tribune Features Films Produced by ICI on Autism Awareness in Diverse Communities
Published: Tue Nov 13 2018
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ICI Researchers Promote Inclusive Education in Denmark and Ukraine
Published: Mon Nov 12 2018
Education for Every Child: Armenia's Path to Inclusion
Documentary film, 28 minutes in length, exploring the work of University of Minnesota researchers collaborating with UNICEF-Armenia and Armenian State Pedagogical University in developing fully …
Published: 2018
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RTC-CL Awarded $4.3 Million in New 5-Year Funding Cycle
Published: Thu Oct 18 2018
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: October 2018
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The October 2018 edition includes five feature stories, a top ICI Facebook post from the past month, six new...
Published: October 2018
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RISP Receives $2 Million to Continue National Trend Analysis Research
Published: Wed Oct 17 2018
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New Diversity Fellowship: Applications Due October 22
Published: Tue Oct 16 2018
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New Opportunity for Post-Doctoral Researchers at ICI
Published: Mon Oct 15 2018
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Lazarus Testifies Before U.S. Helsinki Commission
Published: Sun Oct 14 2018
1% Convening Webinar Training
This webinar provided information on how to be an effective facilitator at the 1% Cap National Convening.
Published: 2018-10-12
Guidance for Examining District Alternate Assessment Participation Rates
This Brief addresses important questions that arise for states as they implement federal an alternate assessment aligned to alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS) participation requirements....
Published: October 2018
Deinstitutionalization
Most people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in the United States live with family members or in homes they own or lease, alone or with friends. They receive support from …
Published: 2018
Guidance for Examining District Alternate Assessment Participation Rates
This document provides states with effective and technically defensible practices for monitoring participation rates for alternate assessments at the district level to comply with the federal 1% …
Published: 2018-10-01
Long-Term Supports and Services
Long-term supports and services (LTSS) facilitate a person’s full participation in daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and eating; household activities such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning; …
Published: 2018
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Minnesota Employment, Training, and Technical Assistance Project (MN TAP) [Archived]
Funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, this project aimed to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities. As part of the project, the Institute for Community Inclusion …
NCEO Newsletter: October 2018 issue
In this issue, we highlight a report from the forum on speech-to-text and scribing that was held as a presession to the National Conference on Student Assessment. Several other NCEO reports are …
Published: October 2018
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Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Community Living and Participation (ARRT)
Trains one or two post-doctoral participants each year, offering them a program that is rich in research training and experience that is focused on community living and participation of persons …
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Lazarus Featured for Her Work on Inclusive Policy and Practices in Education
Published: Thu Sep 27 2018
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U.S. News & World Report Quotes Nye-Lengerman
Published: Thu Sep 27 2018
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NARIC Highlights New RTC-OM Database
Published: Wed Sep 26 2018
Forum on Speech-to-Text and Scribing: Getting a Handle on What This Means
A report on a forum held on June 26, 2018 in San Diego, California that brought together staff from state departments of education, school districts, testing and testing-related companies, and …
Published: September 2018
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Lazarus Testifies Before Helsinki Commission
Published: Tue Sep 25 2018
A Truly Inclusive Society: Encouraging the Ability in Disability
This testimony was presented at a congressional briefing to the Helsinki Commission (Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe).
Published: 2018-09-24
A Truly Inclusive Society: Encouraging the Ability in Disability
This testimony was presented at a congressional briefing to the Helsinki Commission (Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe).
Published: 2018-09-24
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AUCD Features ICI Project Supporting the Social Inclusion of Young Russians with Disabilities
Published: Mon Sep 24 2018
Educators' Thoughts on Making Decisions About Accessibility for All Students
This report describes the asynchronous online focus group activity of the Data Informed Accessibility - Making Optimal Needs-based Decisions (DIAMOND) project. The goal of conducting the focus …
Published: September 2018
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: September 2018
FYI Monthly is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The September 2018 edition includes three feature stories, ICI's top Facebook post from the past month, a...
Published: September 2018
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New Database of Instruments that Measure HCBS Outcomes for People with Disabilities
Published: Tue Sep 18 2018
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International Symposium to Mark Completion of ICI Project with Armenia
Published: Mon Sep 17 2018
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ICI Welcomes Fulbright Scholar from South Korea
Published: Sun Sep 16 2018
Research Brief 8: Employment Outcomes and Paid Leave for Caregivers of Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
A brief examines a Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS) survey subsample of 388 caregivers of minor children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), ages...
Published: Fall 2018
Research Brief 9: Employment Outcomes and Paid Leave for Caregivers of Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
A brief examining a Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS) survey subsample of 807 caregivers of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), ages 18 and...
Published: Fall 2018
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AUCD Features Minnesota DHS Films on Autism that ICI Produced
Published: Mon Sep 10 2018
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Research and Training Center on Community Living Diversity Fellowships [Archived]
Aims to (1) increase the knowledge and capacity of disability within a community-based organization (CBO) that serves diverse and/or underrepresented families, and (2) inform ICI about how to …
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Training for Direct Support Workers Employed in Self-Directed Programs
This project provided training for more than 1,000 direct support workers (DSWs). The purpose of the training was to provide information on the following topics: 1) disability rights movement; 2) …
Frontline Initiative: The Changing Roles of the Direct Support Professional
A newsletter issue recognizing the changing role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP). This issue highlights public policies that can support the changing role of DSPs, and ways they support …
Published: 2018
ELPA21 White Paper: Developing an Alternate ELPA21 for English Learners with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities
This White Paper was developed as part of the commitment of the English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) project to the development and implementation of an alternate …
Published: August 2018
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Disability Policy and Services Certificate: Start Here, Go Anywhere
Published: Thu Aug 16 2018

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