School Age & Beyond

Ability Tools, formerly the AT Network, is California’s Assistive Technology Act Program. We provide a variety of services for Californians with disabilities of all ages. Ability Tools is made possible…

Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. For every child in a program, two are waiting to get in. We’re working to change that.…

Afterschool and summer learning programs hold unique potential to help children and youth develop not only skills but also social and emotional competencies, which are widely viewed as vital for…

Length: 4:15 minutes The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) and PACER Center are pleased to announce the release of our new assistive technology awareness series, AT in Action.…

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

Education Matters is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting students and out-of-school time professionals by providing resources and opportunities for education, empowerment, and career support. We are committed…

American Institutes for Research (AIR) released a series of briefs and tools focused on how afterschool programs can support the social and emotional development of young people. Beyond the Bell:…

Special Needs Anti-Bullying Toolkit for parents, teachers and students dealing with bullying and children with special needs. This toolkit is a set of resources for people to confront bullying of…

The goal of the Bullying Prevention Project is to support Sacramento County districts and their demonstration school sites as they implement bullying prevention programs and strategies. This initial project of…

The California AfterSchool Network provides leadership and links to state policy makers to support high-quality programs. It offers a collective voice to support policies, research, public awareness campaigns and innovative…

Expanded Learning Division Sept 2018 | Phone: 916-319-0923 California’s Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people’s education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for…

CalSAC helps build an out-of-school time workforce (such as before school, afterschool and summer learning) that is filled with strong mentors and highly skilled practitioners who reflect the communities they…

A nonprofit leader in education, CAST works to improve learning opportunities and outcomes for all individuals thorough Universal Design for Learning. Explore this website to find out more about our…

The California Department Public Health (CDPH) this week issued a few updates to their school guidance. These updates include the timing of testing to exit quarantine and the use of…

Our mission is to promote social and emotional learning and character development, bridging the gap between research and practice by providing evidence-based professional development, consulting, coaching and resources to educators…

Session Recordings and Slide Handouts of the 2016 Community Education Conference Dan Siegel’s Keynote Address Recording (Video) How our Relationships Shape a Healthy Brain and Resilient Mind: The Power of…

This website provides a definition and description of cyber bullying along with information, resources and recommendations on how to address it.

Expect More Arizona is a public-private partnership dedicated to making education the top priority in the state of Arizona. Expect more Arizona unites individuals and organizations that believe expectations must…

The Center on Response to Intervention at the American Institutes of Research (AIR) continues the work of the National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI), which AIR ran from 2007-2012…

Even if a student with intellectual disabilities isn’t yet prepared for the rigors of a full degree program, that doesn’t mean there aren’t countless other paths offered at college campuses…

Addressing each need of students with visual impairments and improving overall accessibility is vital to their academic success. This guide explains how colleges are creating more welcoming and inclusive learning…

With the advances of adaptive technologies and trend toward progressive legislation, prospective college students with disabilities now have countless resources available to make their transition to postsecondary education less stressful.…

Prospective college students with disabilities will find that many campuses are equipped with offices and services that address accessibility, accommodation, and assistive technology for a diverse range of needs. Student…

The purpose of this guide is to focus on financial aid opportunities and discuss how to take advantage of them.

This guide outlines some of the civil rights and liberties that students with disabilities are entitled to, and describes how universities approach students with disabilities. On top of that, we…