Education: Guides (Professionals)

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) published this guide. The Office of Special Education Programs (along with partners in the Rehabilitation Services Administration) has issued this guide to advance efforts in ensuring that all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st century workforce.

This transition guide addresses the following topics to facilitate a seamless transition from school to post-school activities:
Transition planning: opportunities and programs
Transition services and requirements, as authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act;
Education and employment options for students and youth with disabilities after leaving secondary school; Supporting decisions made by students and youth with disabilities.

Dozens of free autism social skills lessons, games, card activities, worksheets, wall displays and more. This site is updated regularly.

The manual outlines relevant topics, including the current state of research findings, professional judgment and data-based clinical decision making, values and preferences of families, and capacity building. Each chapter sets a course for advancing the efforts of school systems to engage in evidence-based practice for their students on the autism spectrum.

Online guide for individuals with disabilites that discusses what to look for in an online college education.

This document offers tips and ideas, as well as suggested grants and giveaways a parent can investigate when researching the purchase of an iPad.

View the guide here.

Website devoted to special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.