Special Education

Federal law

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (opens the official website in a new tab)

  U.S. Department of Education
  Official source ↗

  The federal law governing special education and related services, including IEP requirements.

  Law / regulation Grades Birth–21 In TTW's standards catalog Find Special Ed resources →

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act — Office for Civil Rights (opens the official website in a new tab)

  U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
  Official source ↗

  Federal civil-rights protections for students with disabilities, including Section 504 plans.

  Law / regulation Grades K–12 In TTW's standards catalog Find Special Ed resources →

Professional standards

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards (opens the official website in a new tab)

  Council for Exceptional Children
  Official source ↗

  Professional preparation and ethical standards for special educators.

  Standard Grades PreK–12 In TTW's standards catalog Find Special Ed resources →

Gifted & talented

• NAGC Gifted Programming Standards (opens the official website in a new tab)

  National Association for Gifted Children
  Official source ↗

  Pre-K–Grade 12 gifted programming standards and resources.

  Standard Grades PreK–12

Transition services

• National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (opens the official website in a new tab)

  NTACT:C
  Official source ↗

  Resources for secondary transition planning for students with disabilities.

  Guidance Grades 9–12

MTSS

• Center on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) (opens the official website in a new tab)

  American Institutes for Research
  Official source ↗

  Guidance on implementing a multi-tiered system of supports.

  Framework Grades K–12

Behavior intervention

• National Center on Intensive Intervention (opens the official website in a new tab)

  American Institutes for Research
  Official source ↗

  Resources on data-based individualization for students with intensive needs.

  Guidance Grades K–12

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