The PROGRESS Center

Data-based individualization (#DBI) offers educators a process to develop and implement specially designed instruction (#SDI) that meets the needs of students with disabilities. Learn more at our free virtual event: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

How do you know which #IEP goals to choose, and how do you make them meaningful? This free, virtual session will address common misconceptions and reinforce efficient strategies to ensure goals promote progress for students with disabilities. Register: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

IDEA funds can be blended and braided together to sustain essential services, support student outcomes, and maintain compliance. In this free session, learn how districts may use flexibility to meet needs and maximize funding streams: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

During the free, virtual Prepping for PROGRESS Welcome & Keynote Day 2, @AllisonFGilmour and @RoddyTheobald from the @SPARC_Center will discuss policies and practices to address #SpecialEducation workforce challenges. 🗓️ Aug 13 at 11am ET 🔗Register: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

Improving outcomes for #EnglishLearners with disabilities starts with developing individualized education programs (#IEPs) that reflect their needs and continues into providing supportive instruction. Register for Prepping for PROGRESS to learn more: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

During this Prepping for PROGRESS session, we'll explore what it takes to build classrooms that are structured, engaging, and responsive to ensure students with disabilities are present in general education settings and able to make progress. Register now: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

Are you an educator or leader who is new to #SpecialEducation? During Prepping for PROGRESS 2025, we'll break down the role, parts, and power of #IEPs . 🗓️August 12 from 1-4pm ET 📍Virtual 🔗Register: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

Have you checked out the Prepping for PROGRESS 2025 sessions? We'll be covering information on #IEPs, addressing #SpecialEducation workforce challenges, #MTSS, and more. Review the agenda and register for the free, virtual event: promotingprogress.org/events/preppin…

We make navigating the individualized education program (#IEP) process easier. Our series of concise, easy-to-understand tip sheets breaks down key components of the IEP—from the PLAAFP Statement to transition services. Explore the full series: promotingprogress.org/resources/iep-…

Dr. John Palladino of Eastern Michigan University is transforming how future educators and paraprofessionals learn to support students with disabilities, thanks to embedding PROGRESS Center resources into his coursework. Read Dr. Palladino's story: promotingprogress.org/news/preparing…

How does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA) define autism, and how may autism impact a student? Our free tip sheet explores these topics and provides strategies for success: promotingprogress.org/resources/tip-…

Our "Introduction to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)" self-paced course has been updated with a new look and feel.📕 Whether you're new to #IDEA or looking for a refresher, build your understanding at your own pace with this course: promotingprogress.org/resource-colle…

How does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA) define emotional disturbance and how might an emotional disturbance impact a student? Our free tip sheet explains more and provides strategies for improving student outcomes: promotingprogress.org/resources/tip-…

PROGRESS in action. By translating our #IEP Tip Sheets into Spanish, we aimed to increase access to information to more educators and families of students with disabilities. Learn more about how the tip sheets were used in trainings in Puerto Rico: promotingprogress.org/news/progress-…

There's a #SpecialEducation teacher shortage—but defining and identifying special education teachers varies by state and system. We’re unpacking the complexity in our upcoming webinar. 🗓️ June 26 at 3pm ET 🔗 Register: sparccenter.org/events/registe…

Other health impairments (OHIs) may impact how a student progresses in the classroom. This tip sheet defines OHI under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA), shares strategies that may improve student outcomes, and more: promotingprogress.org/resources/tip-…

Empowering school leaders with evidence-based tools. 💡Discover how a PROGRESS Center activity helped Melissa build staff capacity in creating strong individualized education programs (#IEPs): promotingprogress.org/news/using-pro…

Have you seen our Speech or Language Impairment IDEA Disability Category Tip Sheet? It includes information on how this disability may impact students, strategies for promoting student success, and helpful resources to learn more. Access the tip sheet: promotingprogress.org/resources/tip-…

"I think the role of the student in the IEP is to...help him or her become part of the team, so that they can have their voices be heard, so that they can become their very own advocate."-Nick Watch to learn why it's important #IEP Teams include students: youtu.be/xvbWxJIKiLU?si…

How does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) define traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how may a #TBI impact a student? Our free tip sheet dives into those topics and provides strategies for success: promotingprogress.org/resources/tip-…