Connecticut State Department of Education
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Federal Guidance
- U.S. DOE COVID -19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources for School Personnel
- COVID-19 Q&A: Implementation of IDEA Part B Provision of Services (September 28, 2020)
- FERPA and Virtual Learning Webinar Slides - SPPO (March 30, 2020)
- FAQs on Telehealth and HIPAA during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency – OCR, HHS (March 23, 2020)
- Supplemental Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities - OCR and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) (March 21, 2020)
- Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency – OCR, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (March 17, 2020)
- Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students – Office for Civil Rights (OCR) (March 16, 2020)
- Short Webinar on Online Education and Website Accessibility Webinar (Length: 00:07:08) – OCR (March 16, 2020)
- Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (March 12, 2020)
- Protecting Student Privacy: FERPA and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) (March 12, 2020)
- FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources – SPPO (March 2020)
- Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) (March 12, 2020)
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CSDE/State Guidance and Resources
- CSDE COVID-19: Resources for Families and Educators
- CSDE Professional Support Series for Districts
- State of Connecticut COVID-19: School Resources
- State of Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology – Remote Learning
- State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), Medical Assistance Program COVID 19 Information and FAQs - See the Provider Bulletins at the bottom of the FAQ.
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Bureau of Special Education Guidance
- Bureau of Special Education Guidance
- Special Ed Connection: The BSE provides districts with access to Special Ed Connection. Special Ed Connection provides, resources, proven strategies and helpful tools you can use every day to obtain clarification of special education requirements and services. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Special Ed Connection will be providing resources that address many of the issues school districts are facing with regard to how to provide FAPE to students with disabilities during school closures. To log in, go to www.specialedconnection.com and enter your district’s username and password (both must be entered in lowercase letters only). Please note: Providing this resource does not constitute an endorsement of the content.
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Additional Resources
- ECTA (Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center) Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources / ECTA Tele-Intervention and Distance Learning Resources
- DAISY/ECTA Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration for Eligibility Determination
- NCPMI (National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations) Emergencies and National Disasters: Helping Children and Families Cope
- CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) School/District Leader Resources
- NCDB (National Center for Deaf Blindness) Resources for Providing Technical Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Distance Learning for Proficient Communicators
- NCSI (National Center for Systemic Improvement) COVID-19 Resource Hub for Supporting Students with Disabilities
- NDC (National Deaf Center) COVID-19 Information
- NTACT (National Technical Assistance Center) Resources During COVID-19 Outbreak
- OARC (Office of Autism Research) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- Joint NASDE/CASE/CCSSO Webinar on COVID-19 (Length 01:04:25) (March 13, 2020)
- CASE (Council of Administrators of Special Education): Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis: Considerations for Special Education Administrators
- CCSSO (Council of Chief State School Officers): Supporting States Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
- NASDE (National Association of State Directors of Special Education)
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EALA (Educating All Learners Alliance) - Educating All Learners During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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TIES Center has launched a Distance Learning Series that provides a framework for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities to get through these new transitions, engage fully in academics online, and interact with their teachers and peers, a critical component of well-being. Resources include:
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TIES Distance Learning #2: A Collaborative Start to Behavioral Supports
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TIES Distance Learning #3: Effective Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Within the Distance Learning Environment: What in the World Does That Look Like?
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TIES Distance Learning #4: Dealing with Uncertainty: A Plea for Thoughtful Plans and Patient Collaboration
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TIES Distance Learning #5: Reflections About Individualizing Supports for Children and Families: Olivia's Story
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TIES Distance Learning #6: Getting "Unstuck": Tips to help your child if they get stuck with their remote learning