EALA

Resource Format: Resource Compilation

  • Free Accessible Educational Videos through Described and Captioned Media Program

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    The Described and Captioned Media Program offers thousands of accessible (captioned and described) educational videos. These videos are available for free for use with students with disabilities. Recommended by WestEd.

  • IRIS Resource Locator

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    The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions. Within this site are training modules, tools, and case studies around many topics related to special education, including accommodations, assistive technology, and behavior management.

  • Wrightslaw: Resources for Special Education Law

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    Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. Their COVID-19 resources include informations about waivers to rights under the IDEA and Section 504, IEP meetings, and more.

  • Family Resources for Students With Complex Learning Needs

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    PaTTAN and the Bureau of Special Education have put together information to help families and professionals supporting children with disabilities in remote learning. Included are resources for academic subjects, adapted PE, assistive technology, and more for complex learners.

  • Resources for the Three Rs for At-Home Learning and Re-Entry: Relationships, Routines, and Resilience

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    Families, educators, and service providers can use these resources to work on building relationships, creating and maintaining routines, and building resilience. The materials are useful for at-home learning and also for re-entry when school buildings open again.

  • Resources for Access and Distance Education

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    This resource is an entry point for the National Center on Accessible Educational Material’s hub of resources including webinars, practices for teachers across reading, video, accessible documents, and making math notation accessible for students. It also contains links for accessing materials for qualifying students, contacts by state, and other special education funded centers and partners.

  • Dealing With COVID-19 When Working With People Who Have Developmental Disabilities

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    Special educators, therapists, and families of people with developmental disabilities can find curated COVID-19 resources here. It includes graphics, videos, and more about topics like hygiene, social distancing, and learning at home, with some materials available in Spanish.