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Unmet needs and quality of support for parents of transition aged youth: Differences by disability group, age and household income
This study examined access to and quality of supports for families of adolescents with disabilities.Methodology: An online survey was completed by family members of transition-aged young adults …
Published: 2013-12-27
Aragtida Waalidka (Parents' Views)
A video presenting a Somali parent sharing her experiences and knowledge to help connect other parents with resources on autism. The video is narrated in the Somali language and closed captioned in...
Published: 2013
Helitaanka Xanaada (Current treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder)
A video presenting a Somali parent discussing current treatments and interventions for individual with ASD. The video is narrated in the Somali language and closed captioned in English.
Published: 2013
La soco Marxaladaha Koboc ee Cunuggaaga (Track Your Child's Developmental Milestones)
A brochure translating the original English version of the Center for Disease Control's brochure Track Your Child's Developmental Milestones into the Somali language. In collaboration with Somali...
Published: 2013
Marxaladaha Heerarka Koboca (Milestone Moments)
A resource guide translating the original English version of the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) booklet Track Your Child's Developmental Milestones into the Somali language. In collaboration...
Published: 2013
Minneapolis Somali Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Project: Community Report 2013
A report of the findings from the study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence among Somali and non-Somali children in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also available, in English and Somali, is a fact...
Published: December 2013
There are many Somali and non-Somali children with autism spectrum disorder
A fact sheet summarizing findings of the Minneapolis Somali ASD Prevalence Project for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Available in English and Somali. The full findings …
Published: December 2013
Waa Maxey Autism (What is Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder?)
A video covering facts about ASD, including signs and symptoms and behavior challenges. The video is narrated in the Somali language and closed captioned in English.
Published: 2013
IVARED Learning Module
A set of five online learning modules helping educators look at issues surrounding students who are English language learners (ELLs) with disabilities. Access to the modules is free and open to all...
Published: 2013
NCEO Synthesis Reports: Results of a Cognitive Interview Study of Immediate Feedback and Revision Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Large Scale Assessments (#92)
A report covering a study that was part of a larger research project originally designed to investigate an approach to Alternate Assessments with Modified Achievement Standards that provides …
Published: December 2013
Voices From the Field: Making State Assessment Decisions for English Language Learners With Disabilities
A report describing an activity undertaken by the Improving the Validity of Assessment Results for ELLs with Disabilities (IVARED) project, which is a consortium of the five states of Arizona,...
Published: 2013
LEND Brief: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A brief presenting recent changes in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from different perspectives: developmental and behavioral pediatricians, clinical psychologists…
Published: Fall 2013
LEND Webinars
A Webinar series educating leaders in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities.
LEND Webinars: Cultural Competence in ASD Assessment and Diagnosis
A Webinar discussing the opportunities and challenges providing ASD assessments and supports across cultures. Understanding culture plays a critical role in interpreting behavior in both the...
Published: October 24, 2013
Transition to Retirement: A Guide to Inclusive Practice
This manual explores the transition to retirement for people with disability, particularly intellectual disability. The prospect of retirement unsettles most people. It's a major transition in …
Published: 2013
Families of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Policy, Funding, Services, and Experiences
Families are critical in the provision of lifelong support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, more people with IDD receive long-term services and supports…
Published: 2013-10-01
Friends: Connecting People with Disabilities and Community Members
A manual providing concrete, "how-to" strategies for supporting relationships between people with disabilities and other community members. It describes why such friendships are important to …
Published: 2013
Issues Concerning Self-Report Data and Population-Based Data Sets Involving People With Intellectual Disabilities
This article examines two methodological issues regarding ways of obtaining and analyzing outcome data for people with intellectual disabilities: (a) self-report and proxy-report data and (b) …
Published: 2013
NCEO Newsletter: October 2013 issue
An issue highlighting findings from the 2012 survey of states, information on two new NCEO products--a tool that groups can use to build consensus on a topic, and a report covering current state …
Published: October 2013
Observations of Academic Instruction for Students With Significant Intellectual Disability: Three States, Thirty-Nine Classrooms, One View
As part of the validation process for alternate assessments, 39 classroom observations were conducted to gather data about current practices in providing academic instruction to students with …
Published: 2013
Self-Determination and Choice
Promoting self-determination and choice opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has become best practice in the field. This article reviews the research and …
Published: 2013
Social Inclusion and Community Participation of Individuals With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
As more individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities are physically included in community life, in schools, neighborhoods, jobs, recreation, and congregations, the challenge of going …
Published: 2013
The State of the Science of employment and economic self-sufficiency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Employment, career advancement, and financial independence are highly valued in the United States. As expectations, they are often instilled at a young age and incentivized throughout adulthood. …
Published: 2013
The State of the Science of Health and Wellness for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Historically, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have experienced health disparities related to several factors including: a lack of access to high quality medical care, …
Published: 2013
Forum on Addressing Performance Gaps of Low-performing Students: Implications for Assessment and Instruction
A report describing the facilitated discussions and the consensus reached at a forum on June 19, 2013, in National Harbor, Maryland, to discuss the performance gaps of low-performing students and …
Published: September 2013
Frontline Initiative: DSP Recognition
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) recognizing their accomplishments and telling their career stories about supporting people with disabilities. A critical part of recognizi…
Published: September 2013
Multi-Attribute Consensus Building Tool
A tool that can be used to help groups prioritize strategies, decisions, recommendations, or policies. It has been used by NCEO for over a decade and the use of the Multi-Attribute Consensus …
Published: September 2013
Multi-Attribute Consensus Building Tool
This tool gives step-by-step guidance on how to conduct a Multi-Attribute Consensus Building (MACB) session with educators, administrators, parents, advocates and other stakeholders. MACB is a …
Published: 2013-09-01
NCEO State Surveys: 2012 Survey of States: Successes and Challenges During a Time of Change
A report providing a snapshot of new initiatives, trends, accomplishments, and emerging issues during this important period of education reform as states document the academic achievement of...
Published: September 2013
NCEO Technical Reports: 2010-11 Publicly Reported Assessment Results for Students with Disabilities and ELLs with Disabilities (#68)
A report analyzing public reporting practices for assessment data for students with disabilities in K-12 schools in the United States. This report, which is the fourteenth of its kind by the …
Published: September 2013
Road Map of Core Competencies for the Direct Service Workforce: Road Map of Core Competencies for the Direct Support Workforce: Phase IIIA: Stakeholder Consensus
A report describing the process that resulted in Phase IIIA of the Road Map of Core Competencies project that produced a set of core competencies for direct service workers. The project was...
Published: 2013
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities on State English Language Proficiency Assessments: A Review of 2011 State Policies
A report documenting states' participation and accommodation policies for English language learners (ELLs) with disabilities on their English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments. The states' …
Published: August 2013
Coverage of Direct Service Workforce Continuing Education and Training within Medicaid Policy and Rate Setting: A Toolkit for State Medicaid Agencies
A resource guide presenting strategies and methods for covering the cost of continuing education and training for the Direct Service Workforce (DSW). These strategies are outlined fully, along …
Published: 2013
LEND Fact Sheet: Promotion of Healthy Relationships and Sexuality for Individuals with Disabilities
A fact sheet promoting healthy relationships and debunking myths about sex among individuals with disabilities. The fact sheet provides background information, facts, and resources. It also …
Published: August 2013
NCEO Synthesis Reports: 2012 State Policies for Accommodations Used to Deliver Assessments Orally (#91)
A report examining the wide variation across states in their accommodations policies for Human Reader, Text to Speech, and Pre-recorded Audio. The results of the analyses in the report can inform...
Published: August 2013; revised January 2014
Frontline Initiative: Dual Diagnosis
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals offering various perspectives related to providing effective supports for individuals with "dual diagnoses," meaning people with intellectual or …
Published: July 2013
LEND Fact Sheet: Family Caregivers of Children with Special Health Care Needs: The Need for Caregiver Support as Truly Family-Centered Care
A fact sheet describing the need to support family caregivers as they take care of children with special health care needs. The fact sheet presents needs, facts, and solutions to supporting family …
Published: July 2013
NCEO Synthesis Reports: Accommodation Policies for States' Alternate Assessments based on Alternate Achievement Standards (AA-AAS) (#90)
A report focusing on accommodation policies for alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS). NCEO has analyzed participation and accommodation policies for students …
Published: July 2013
Learning Modules on English Learners (ELs) with Disabilities
This free training helps educators look at important issues surrounding students who are ELs with disabilities. Participants follow the story of Emma, a middle school student with a learning …
Published: 2013-06-06
Impact: Feature Issue on Educating K-12 English Language Learners with Disabilities
A newsletter issue examining the education of English language learners with disabilities, who are a growing part of the K-12 school population in the U.S. The available knowledge on how to …
Published: Winter/Spring 2013
State of the Science: Theories, Concepts, and Evidence Guiding Policy and Practice in Community Living and Participation for People with Intellectual Disabilities
A set of online video presentations from the July 2012 conference, State of the Science: Outcomes for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Experts in …
Published: 2013
Community Living
In the United States, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are granted certain assurances and protections related to community living through public laws and related …
Published: 2013
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2010-2011 APR Snapshot #5: Assessment Accommodations Use by Students Receiving Special Education Services (#5)
This year 2013 report presents accommodation and performance data for students with disabilities on general tests in grades four and eight in 2010-2011.
Published: June 2013
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2010-2011 APR Snapshot #6: AA-AAS Participation and Performance (#6)
This year 2013 report presents participation and performance data of students taking alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards for 2010-2011.
Published: June 2013
NCEO Newsletter
An e-newsletter from the Institute's National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) highlighting its recent publications and new and ongoing research findings. Past issues are listed under " …
NCEO Newsletter: June 2013 Issue
An e-newsletter issue highlighting the whirlwind of changes affecting assessments - the CCSS, the assessment consortia, shifting assessment policies, flexibility waivers, and more - and how they …
Published: June 2013
LEND Webinars: Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorders in Minnesota: Clarification on Medical Diagnosis vs. Educational Eligibility
A Webinar examining and comparing the process of eligibility for educational and medical/clinical services for families with children who have autism spectrum disorders. Participants gained an...
Published: April 19, 2013
Frontline Supervisor Assessment
A test helping frontline supervisors and frontline supervisor candidates to evaluate their current performance level and create a self-development plan. Known as the Frontline Supervisor Assessment…
Published: April 2013
Frontline Supervisor Structured Behavioral Interview Questions
A set of behavioral and situational interview questions gauging the knowledge of external frontline supervisor candidates about the 11 competencies identified in the National Frontline Supervisor …
Published: April 2013
National Frontline Supervisor Competencies
A nationally validated set of 11 competency areas, known as the National Frontline Supervisor Competencies, guiding the work of frontline supervisors in the direct support workforce.
Published: April 2013
Assessment Principles and Guidelines for ELLs with Disabilities
A report detailing the work of an Institute project called Improving the Validity of Assessment Results for English Language Learners with Disabilities (IVARED) that has identified essential …
Published: 2013
Frontline Initiative: Autism Spectrum Disorder
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals offering various perspectives on effectively supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Published: 2013
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2010-2011 APR Snapshot #4: State Assessment Participation and Performance of Students Receiving Special Education Services (#4)
This year 2013 report summarizes data for students taking state assessments in reading and math used for federal accountability in 2010-2011.
Published: 2013
NCEO Synthesis Reports: States' Flexibility Plans for Phasing Out the Alternate Assessment Based on Modified Academic Achievement Standards (AA-MAS) by 2014-15 (#89)
A report compiling, analyzing, and summarizing states' plans for phasing out the alternate assessment based on modified achievement standards (AA-MAS) in their approved waiver applications. The …
Published: March 2013
LEND Webinars: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Children with Autism
A Webinar focusing on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders who experience severe speech and language difficulties. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an area of specialty …
Published: February 14, 2013
Policy Research Brief: A Taxonomy for Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A brief examining postsecondary education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which is on the cusp of major growth thanks to recent federal policy and grant initiatives. …
Published: February 2013
Economic and Programmatic Indicators Explain Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Rates of Persons With Cognitive Disabilities
This national study investigated state economic health and state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services for persons with cognitive disabilities. Using 2004 to 2010 extant data from the Rehabilitat…
Published: 2013
Lessons Learned in Federally Funded Projects that Can Improve the Instruction and Assessment of Low Performing Students with Disabilities
A report detailing the work of researchers from projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education in 2006-2007 under three funding sources (General Supervision Enhancement Grants, Enhanced …
Published: 2013
Minneapolis Somali Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Project Website
A website presenting the Minneapolis Somali Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Project, which studies the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) among children in Minneapolis to determine...
Published: 2013
Putting Faith to Work Website
A website presenting the Putting Faith to Work project, which provides customized training, tools, and technical assistance to specific Minnesota faith communities, building their capacity to use...
Published: 2013
The courage to bridge worlds
This article describes the two worlds of "services" and "community," decrying their separation and the results of that separation in the lives of individuals affected by disability.
Published: 2013-01-01
A Report on Early Intervention Services for Minnesota's Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
A report summarizing the activities and findings of a project funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), and conducted by the University of Minnesota's Research and Training Center...
Published: 2012
Policy Research Brief: A Review of Commonly-Used State Employment Measures in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
A brief summarizing publicly-available data sources that provide information about the employment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides important information …
Published: December 2012
Frontline Initiative: Later Life Supports
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals providing a variety of perspectives related to effectively supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in later …
Published: 2012
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2008-2009 APR Snapshot #3: AA-AAS Participation and Performance (#3)
This year 2012 report summarizes data for students participating in Alternate Assessments based on Alternate Achievement Standards in 2008-2009.
Published: December 2012
NCEO Synthesis Reports: Alternate Assessments Based on Alternate Achievement Standards (AA-AAS) Participation Policies (#88)
A report focusing on participation policies for alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS). Since 1992, NCEO has analyzed participation and accommodation policies for …
Published: December 2012
Place of residence and preventive health care for intellectual and developmental disabilities services recipients in 20 states
Objective. We identified trends in the receipt of preventive health care by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by type of residential setting. Methods. We used data from the …
Published: 2012
Forum on Evaluating Educator Effectiveness: Critical Considerations for Including Students with Disabilities
A report summarizing the discussion at the Forum on Evaluating Educator Effectiveness held in June 2012 in Minneapolis. Thirty-six individuals representing a dozen states, four testing companies, …
Published: 2012
NCEO Technical Reports: A Summary of the Research on the Effects of Test Accommodations: 2009-2010 (#65)
A report providing an update on the state of the research on testing accommodations as well as identifying promising future areas of research. Previous reports by NCEO have covered research …
Published: November 2012
NCEO Technical Reports: Test Administrators' Perspectives on the Use of the Read Aloud Accommodation in Math on State Tests for Accountability (#66)
A report describing a study conducted by NCEO, in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Education, that used focus group methodology to look closer at what happens in the room on test …
Published: October 2012
NCEO Technical Reports: Using Cognitive Labs to Evaluate Student Experiences with the Read-Aloud Accommodation in Math (#67)
A report describing a study of the read-aloud accommodation, which is frequently used on mathematics assessments. However, Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams often find it difficult to …
Published: September 2012
The Focused Approach Planning Guide: Tools to Improve Student Access
A report describing an activity conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to refine and pilot a set of planning tools that can be used to improve access of all students, including…
Published: September 2012
The Focused Approach Planning Guide: Tools to Improve Student Access
This is a set of planning tools that can be used to improve access of all students, including low-performing students with disabilities, to grade-level content.
Published: 2012-09-01
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Challenging Behavior
A fact sheet defining challenging behavior as behaviors that harm people or objects, interfere with learning, and/or socially isolate the learner. The sheet also defines the form and function of …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Choice-Making
A fact sheet defining choice-making as when a child selects an item or activity from among two or more options. The sheet also explains who benefits from choice-making and how it can be offered.
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Communicative Alternatives to Challenging Behavior
A fact sheet explaining when to teach a communicative alternative to challenging behavior, why a child uses a communicative alternative, and the steps involved.
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Functional Behavioral Assessment of Young Children
A fact sheet defining a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) as a process that identifies the links between challenging behavior and the conditions that surround it. The sheet also explains how …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: High-Probability Request Sequence and Embedding
A fact sheet defining high-probability request sequences as an intervention in which a set of simple requests (and embedding as a preferred activity) for which the child is usually willing to …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Preferred Item as a Distracter
A fact sheet defining the use of a preferred item as a distracter as an intervention strategy to avert challenging behavior by presenting a child with an activity or a preferred item. The sheet …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Rejecting Response
A fact sheet defining rejecting response as a communicative alternative for challenging behavior that can involve spoken, sign, or graphic language that a child uses to escape or avoid a person, …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Request Assistance
A fact sheet defining request assistance as a child communicating a desire for help at a task without using challenging behavior. The sheet also explains how to teach children to request assistance…
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Request for a Break
A fact sheet defining a request for a break as a communicative intervention in which the child completes part of an activity and then requests a break; after the break, the child returns to the …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Tolerance for Delay of Reinforcement
A fact sheet defining tolerance for delay of reinforcement as a strategy that influences challenging behavior by cuing the child and providing reinforcement contingent on continued participation …
Published: 2012
LEND Fact Sheet: Autism Spectrum Disorders
A fact sheet informing parents about caring for children who have or may have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Published: 2012
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Minnesota DHS Systems Change and Capacity Building Through Research, Training, and Technical Assistance Projects
Conducts research, training and technical assistance activities that enhance Minnesota's capacity to support community living for individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness. Primary areas …
NCEO Brief: Including Students with Disabilities in Common Non-Summative Assessments (#6)
A brief -- the sixth in a series for the Race to the Top Assessment Consortia -- addressing the Consortia's need to develop an inclusive approach to their non-summative assessments, including …
Published: July 2012
Check & Connect: A Comprehensive Student Engagement Intervention: Implementing with Fidelity
A detailed manual for implementing the Check & Connect student engagement intervention. Since 1990 the Check & Connect student engagement intervention has been...
Published: 2012
Community Members' Perspectives on Inclusion: Membership of Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Community Organizations
A report covering a study about the degree of membership of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in community organizations, and community members' perceptions of such inclusion. …
Published: 2012
Frontline Initiative: Healthcare
A newsletter issue for Direct Support Professionals approaching healthcare from multiple perspectives; it also provides useful information that is needed to support people with disabilities in …
Published: 2012
Impact: Feature Issue on Supporting New Career Paths for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A newsletter issue exploring employment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their changing role in the American workforce. Historically, people with disabilities have …
Published: Winter/Spring 2012
Implementation of Job Development Practices
We investigated the extent to which employment consultants implemented job development practices recommended in the literature when assisting job seekers with intellectual or developmental disabili…
Published: 2012
NCEO Technical Reports: Rules for Audio Representation of Science Items on a Statewide Assessment: Results of a Comparative Study (#64)
A report describing a study that investigated an online auditory feature of an assessment designed to provide students who have challenges with print reading with content information. Large-scale …
Published: June 2012
Self-Advocacy Online
A multimedia resource providing information important to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that is accessible to all. The content is translated into understandable language …
Published: 2012-Present
RTC Media YouTube channel
A YouTube channel containing documentary films, educational and training video programs, organizational profiles, and interviews, all developed through the Research and Training Center on Community…
Published: 2012
PARA Accessible Reading Assessment Reports: Developing and Researching an Accessible Reading Assessment for Students with Disabilities
A report documenting the Partnership for Accessible Reading Assessment's (PARA) field test to determine the degree to which its accessible reading assessment provided for accessibility, validity, …
Published: May 2012
Check & Connect News & Resources
An e-newsletter from the Institute's Check & Connect (C&C) project providing implementation resources, such as recent posts on the C&C "Attend-Engage-Invest" blog, upcoming training opportunities, …
Improving the Employment Outcomes of Job Seekers With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Training and Mentoring Intervention for Employment Consultants
The purpose of this study was to validate a training curriculum for employment consultants who assisted job seekers with intellectual or developmental disabilities in finding individual paid …
Published: 2012
NCEO Technical Reports: An Evaluation of the Extent to Which Teachers Used the "IEP Quality Tutorial-South Dakota" After Training (#63)
A report discussing the use of the "IEP Quality Tutorial-South Dakota (IEPQ-SD)." During the 2010-2011 school year, the state of South Dakota piloted an online program called the "IEP Quality …
Published: April 2012
NCEO Technical Reports: Diploma Options, Graduation Requirements, and Exit Exams for Youth with Disabilities: 2011 National Study (#62)
A report documenting results from the fifth in a series of similar studies on state graduation policies and diploma options conducted by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). The …
Published: April 2012
LEND Webinars: Autism Spectrum Disorders - Diagnosis and Assessment Overview
A Webinar sharing information on best practices and practical strategies for diagnostic assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Drs. Amy Esler and Sara Christianson from the University of...
Published: March 9, 2012

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