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Collaborating for Mental Health
Published: January 2023
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Ready for Check & Connect?
Published: January 2023
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Better Together, In School and Life
Published: January 2023
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Forum: Disrupting the Prison Pipeline
Published: January 2023
1% Toolkit: Disproportionality in the Alternate Assessment Calculator: A Tool for State and Local Education Agencies (NCEO Tool #12)
This Brief explains a tool that State and Local Education Agencies (SEAs and LEAs) can use to examine disproportionality with respect to student group participation in their alternate assessment …
Published: January 2023
Promoting Family Engagement and Early Identification of Developmental Delays: The Role of Act Early Ambassadors
Early identification of developmental delays in young children is a national priority. Yet, a significant number of children do not receive timely developmental monitoring and screening as part of …
Published: 2022
Knowledge/Skill Barriers: Studying Successful Case Examples
This chapter presents three case examples highlighting the successful use of strategies for addressing knowledge/skill barriers. The first case illustrates the use of instructional coaching to …
Published: 2023
Policy Research Brief: Overrepresentation of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Moving Between Large State-run Institutions and the Criminal Legal System
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are overrepresented in the criminal legal system. Further, many people with IDD move between large state-run institutions and the …Published: January 2023
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Circle Up: An Integrated Whole School Model To Address Learners’ Social-Emotional And Learning Needs
This project combines Universal Design for Learning, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, and Check & Connect strategies/interventions in elementary schools to improve social-emotional learning …
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Implementing ES-Coach to Support Provider Capacity Building and Development
ES-Coach is a web- and smartphone-based tool that collects daily data on supports and provides feedback to employment consultants, managers, and their teams in real time, helping them to reflect, …
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Minnesota Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (MN-ADDM)
Participates in a national network that increases knowledge about the population of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities in the U.S., comparing how …
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: December 2022
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter featuring news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's feature stories are about the new issue of Frontline Initiative , a …
Published: December 2022
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New Web Application to Provide Easy-to-use Tools to Improve Direct Support Workforce Recruitment and Retention Practices
Published: December 2022
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Tennessee Tackles Workforce Challenges
Published: December 2022
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2018-2019 APR Snapshot #27: AA-AAAS Participation and Performance
This report summarizes Alternate Assessment based on Alternate Academic Achievement Standards (AA-AAAS) data used for Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) accountability. Using federally …
Published: December 2022
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The New Frontline Initiative: Supported Employment
Published: December 2022
Frontline Initiative: Direct Support Professionals Supporting People’s Employment
This issue is on direct support professionals (DSPs) supporting people’s employment. Many people with disabilities experience barriers in getting the job they want. This can be discouraging. This …
Published: Winter 2022
Direct Support Professional and Frontline Supervisor Perspectives on Work-Life in a Pandemic
Direct support professionals (DSPs) and frontline supervisors (FLSs) play an invaluable role in delivering home and community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabiliti…
Published: 12/1/2022
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Baker Wins School Board Seat
Published: December 2022
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: November 2022
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter featuring news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's feature stories are about a new community mentorship program and a …
Published: November 2022
NCEO Reports: State Requirements for Test Administrators, Proctors, and Accommodations Providers Who Administer Tests to Students with Disabilities, English Learners, and English Learners with Disabilities (#437)
To help ensure that assessments are properly administered, states have developed policies about who can administer or proctor assessments, and the training they must have. This report presents the …
Published: 11/16/2022
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Alumni Update: Kelly Nye-Lengerman
Published: November 2022
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New Fellowship Program Connects with Communities
Published: November 2022
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Using Telemedicine to Help Families When They Need It Most
Published: November 2022
Parent-Educator Toolkit: En Español: Working with Your Child's Teacher Using the multilingual Parent Educator Toolkit
The parents of English learners need to be involved in decisions about accessibility features for their children. The multilingual Parent-Educator Toolkit consists of several concise briefs to …
Published: 11/3/2022
Parent-Educator Toolkit: Working with Your Child's Teacher Using the multilingual Parent Educator Toolkit
The parents of English learners need to be involved in decisions about accessibility features for their children. The multilingual Parent-Educator Toolkit consists of several concise briefs to …
Published: 11/3/2022
Parent-Educator Toolkit: En Español: Building Successful Communication with the School Using the Multilingual Parent Educator Toolkit
The parents of English learners need to be involved in decisions about accessibility features for their children. The multilingual Parent-Educator Toolkit consists of several concise briefs to …
Published: 11/3/2022
Parent-Educator Toolkit: Building Successful Communication with the School Using the Multilingual Parent Educator Toolkit
The parents of English learners need to be involved in decisions about accessibility features for their children. The multilingual Parent-Educator Toolkit consists of several concise briefs to …
Published: 11/3/2022
NCEO Brief: Including Students with Disabilities in K-2 Academic Assessments (#28)
This Brief provides an overview of issues related to the inclusion of students with disabilities and English learners with disabilities in early grade (i.e., K-2) assessments. State academic …
Published: November 2022
Understanding English Learner Accommodations : Translated Test Directions
The video describes one of the testing accommodations allowed for English learners on West Virginia state assessments. It describes the West Virginia policy on using translated test directions as …
Published: 11/3/2022
Understanding English Learner Accommodations : Bilingual Word to Word Dictionaries
The video describes one of the testing accommodations allowed for English learners on West Virginia state assessments. It describes the West Virginia policy on using bilingual word to word dictiona…
Published: 11/3/2022
Understanding English Learner Accommodations : Electronic Translators
The video describes one of the testing accommodations allowed for English learners on West Virginia state assessments. It describes the West Virginia policy on using an electronic translator as an …
Published: 11/3/2022
Understanding English Learner Accommodations
The videos in this series describe different accommodations and accessibility features allowed in West Virginia assessment accommodations policies for English language learners with and without …
Policy Forum: Most People with IDD Getting Long-term Supports Live with a Family Member
This Policy Forum from November 1, 2022 discusses the recent Policy Research Brief titled, Most People with IDD Getting Long-term Supports Live with a Family Member . Slides from the presentation …
Published: 11/1/2022
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NY OPWDD Direct Support Workforce Investments Evaluation
ICI is conducting formative and summative evaluations of several DSP Workforce development program initiatives funded by OPWDD. Formative evaluation will track and report on program implementation …
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Direct Minnesota TBI State Plan
This project has two goals. The first goal is to move the Minnesota TBI State Plan towards racial equity and address the impact of systemic racism on traumatic brain injury (TBI) services and …
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: October 2022
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter featuring news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's feature stories are about an Impact article that connected the co-author …
Published: October 2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Color Contrast: States’ Accessibility Policies, 2022
This summary of states’ accessibility policies for color contrast is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO).
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Color Contrast: Research
This fact sheet on color contrast is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). It summarizes information and research findings on the use …
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Spell Check: States’ Accessibility Policies, 2022
This summary of states’ accessibility policies for spell check is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO).
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Spell Check: Research
This fact sheet on spell check is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). It summarizes information and research findings on the use of …
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Assistive Technology: States’ Accessibility Policies, 2022
This summary of states’ accessibility policies for assistive technology is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO).
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Assistive Technology: Research
This fact sheet on assistive technology is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). It summarizes information and research findings on …
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Paper Format: States’ Accessibility Policies, 2022
This summary of states’ accessibility policies for paper format is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO).
Published: 10/18/2022
Accommodations Toolkit: Paper Format: Research
This fact sheet on paper format is part of the Accommodations Toolkit published by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). It summarizes information and research findings on the use of …
Published: 10/18/2022
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Immediate Impact: Article Sparks Ukrainian Connection
Published: October 2022
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Charting the LifeCourse Parent Training
This project evaluates the Charting the LifeCourse Parent Training. The evaluation plan includes both formative and summative evaluation activities. Formative activities ensure that the training …
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Certificate: A Deeper Understanding of Disability
Published: October 2022
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Oct. 25-26: Gathering to Embrace Diversity, Awareness, Rights
Published: October 2022
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Removing Barriers for Families
Published: October 2022
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National Report: Worker Anxiety, Depression Surging
Published: October 2022
MIHEC Learning Community Webinars: Public Policy Advocacy
In this webinar, Julia Burkstaller (The Arc Minnesota) and Dupree Edwards (student advocate) share their experience advocating for inclusive higher education in Minnesota. They provide information …
Published: September 2022
Policy Research Brief: Most People with IDD Getting Long-term Supports Live with a Family Member
Most people with IDD, whether they get funded support or not, live with family members throughout their lives. This Policy Research Brief describes living arrangements for people with IDD, trends …
Published: October 2022
NCEO Newsletter: October 2022 issue
This issue highlights several new NCEO activities and products. The first is a toolkit for new state special education directors that is designed to be easy to use and help new directors (and …
Published: 10/3/2022
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Go MN!
The Go MN! project is led by MN DEED. The project addresses people with disabilities in or contemplating subminimum wage work settings and offers them opportunities to explore careers in transporta…
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Making Improved Decisions for Students on the Cusp of Alternate Assessment Participation Using Multiple Measures of Academic Achievement from Multiple Sources (MIDAS)
Increases the capacity of state education agencies to provide technical assistance to local education agencies (e.g., school districts) on using multiple measures of academic achievement to …
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Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative
The National Council on Aging, Inc., has established a technical assistance center to accelerate state systems changes to improve the recruitment, development, and retention of the HCBS direct …
Assistive Technology Interoperability with Online Assessment Platforms and Other Technology Products and Services: Making it All Work!
This report contains the proceedings of a forum held on June 29, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss issues surrounding the use of personal student assistive technology and online assessment …
Published: September 2022
What New Special Education Directors Need to know about academic assessments toolkit
This presentation provides information about a toolkit that will help special education directors fulfill their role in ensuring the participation of students with disabilities in assessments. The …
Published: 9/27/2022
IEP Monitoring by States of Alternate Assessment Participation Decisions
This presentation shares results from a national survey of leaders in the special education and assessment offices of SEAs, and reviews three states’ approaches and procedures for monitoring AA- …
Published: 9/27/2022
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2018-2019 APR Snapshot #25: State Assessment Participation and Performance of Students Receiving Special Education Services
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: October 2022
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2018-2019 APR Snapshot #26: Students in Special Education Assigned Assessment Accommodations
This brief provides information on the number of students with disabilities assigned accommodations and the performance of these students on the general statewide assessment used for Elementary …
Published: October 2022
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: September 2022
FYI is a monthly newsletter from the Institute on Community Integration. The September 2022 issue includes three feature stories, a recent ICI Facebook post, new publications, upcoming events, …
Published: September 2022
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Transition Through a Global Lens
Published: September 2022
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New Frontline Initiative: Diverse Voices
Published: September 2022
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Stepping Out for Art
Published: September 2022
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Cultivating Student Success
Published: September 2022
TIES Inclusive Practices Series (TIPS): Preparing the AAC User for the Next Grade (#25)
For students who are non-speaking and communicate using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), it is important to support their communication needs during grade level transitions to …
Published: August 2022
TIES Inclusive Practices Series (TIPS): Learners with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) (#24)
Students with Cerebral/Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) may have difficulty processing the images their eyes see, which can affect many areas of basic visual functions. This TIP focuses on students…
Published: August 2022
NCEO Reports: A Summary of the Research on the Effects of K–12 Test Accommodations: 2020 (#436)
This report provides an update on the state of the research on testing accommodations. Previous reports by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) have covered research published since …
Published: September 2022
Impact: Feature Issue on Transition in a Global Context for People with Intellectual, Developmental, and Other Disabilities
This issue in the Impact series focuses on transition in a global context. Preparing for life after high school—whether that means college, work, or simply living in the community—varies greatly …
Published: Fall 2022
Caregiver-Implemented Communication Interventions for Children Identified as Having Language Impairment 0 Through 48 Months of Age: A Scoping Review
Purpose: Caregiver-implemented interventions are frequently used to support the early communication of young children with language impairment. Although there are numerous studies and meta-analyses…
Published: 2022
Community Employment, Facility-based Work, and Day Activities for Working Age People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Background: Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) participate in a variety of day/employment activities including community-based activities and work and facility-based …
Published: 2022
Frontline Initiative: The Diverse Voices of DSPs
This issue explores diverse and lesser-heard voices among direct support professionals. Authors include DSPs who are autistic, Deaf, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and immigrants…
Published: 2022
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: August 2022
FYI is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The August 2022 issue includes three feature stories, a recent ICI Facebook post, new publications, an upcoming art …
Published: August 2022
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Check & Connect Logs Strong Results
Published: 8/12/2022
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Moving Forward: Inclusive Higher Ed
Published: 8/12/2022
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Alumni Update: Milena Bates
Published: 8/12/2022
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Need to Know: Resources for New Education Leaders
Published: 8/12/2022
TIES Center Reports: A Literature Review of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Students with Extensive Support Needs (#106)
This report presents the findings of a literature review to summarize the current literature of School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a multi-tiered framework that …
Published: August 2022
TIES Center Reports: Separate School Placement Trends by Category and Age for Students with Extensive Support Needs (#105)
The purpose of this report is to examine the trends across the country over the past decade related to the placement of students with extensive support needs (ESN) in separate schools.Published: 8/1/2022
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: July 2022
FYI is a monthly e-communication from the Institute on Community Integration. The July 2022 issue includes three feature stories, a recent ICI LinkedIn post, new publications, a scholarship …
Published: July 2022
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Where They Are Now: ICI Reconnects with ADA Fellows
Published: July 2022
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Update: Bill Gaventa
Published: July 2022
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Now I’ve Got Your Heart: Celebrating the Education of Direct Support Professionals
Published: July 2022
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Even in Death, Disparities
Published: July 2022
Policy Forum: Are Large Institutions for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities a Thing of the Past?
This Policy Forum from June 23, 2022 discusses the recent Policy Research Brief titled, Are Large Institutions for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities a Thing of the Past? …
Published: 6/23/2022
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Congratulations to the Moving Mountains Award Winners
Published: 7/8/2022
‘If and When?’: The Beliefs and Experiences of Community Living Staff in Supporting Older People with Intellectual Disability to Know about Dying
Background: The aim of this study was to explore the way in which community living staff engaged with people with intellectual disability (ID) about dying and death. Method: Guided by grounded …
Published: 2012
TIES Center Briefs: Providing Access to School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (TIES Center Brief #10)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based approach used to promote inclusive environments and prevent and decrease challenging behavior for all students. However, …
Published: 7/7/2022
Workforce: Goals for Research and Innovation
Across the United States, there is growing demand for a competent and stable workforce able to effectively support the health and community lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental …
Published: 2015
Competency-Based Training and Worker Turnover in Community Supports for People With IDD: Results From a Group Randomized Controlled Study
Turnover among direct support professionals (DSPs) in community support settings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has been regarded as a challenge since …
Published: 2015
Long-Term Supports and Services for People with IDD: Research, Practice and Policy Implications
Key Findings: In the United States family members are the primary providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS) for people with IDD. More than three of every four people with IDD of all ages …
Published: 2016
Positioning the Issues: An Agenda for Future End-of-life Research, Policy and Practice
This concluding chapter brings together the key points offered by the book’s contributors and aims to rally collective thinking and action towards the future. Ensuring that people with intellectual…
Published: 2022
Accessible Funerals and People with Intellectual Disability
This chapter briefly outlines Western funeral practices and then describes how funeral participation is important to successful grieving and meaning making of others’ death. It examines research …
Published: 2022
Experience of End-of-Life Issues by People with Intellectual Disability
This chapter examines contemporary research about end of life with a particular emphasis on people with intellectual disabilities and their experiences, rather than the views of others such as …
Published: 2022
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Sherlock Workforce Initiative Project
Conducts training and technical assistance to recruit, select, hire, train, and retain direct support professionals (DSPs) and frontline supervisors (FLSs), ultimately improving services and …
Contextual Factors Associated with Implementing Active Support in Community Group Homes in the United States: A Qualitative Investigation
Although numerous studies in the U.K. and Australia have shown that Active Support (AS) is an effective intervention in increasing staff assistance and engagement for people with intellectual and …
Published: 2017
The Effects of a Competency-based Training Intervention for Direct Support Professionals on Site-level Outcomes, Learner Outcomes, and Service Recipient Outcomes
Introduction: This study, informed by the literature, tested this assumption that competency-based training aimed to help to reduce direct support professional (DSP) turnover in residential and …
Published: 2019
National Core Indicators Staff Stability Survey Data
Introduction: The authors used NCI Staff Stability data from over 1400 providers in 20 states and Washington, DC collected in 2016 to look at organizational and state-level predictors of 1) DSP …
Published: 2019

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