A Brief But Spectacular take on the disability rights movement, Judy Heumann

Since childhood, Judy Heumann has faced ableism — institutionally, socially, and personally. New York’s public school system prevented her from enrolling, and she was often bullied or excluded by her…

The High Quality IEPs Project (HQ IEPs) serves families and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across California by providing training and resources to support meaningful engagement in the Individualized Education Program…

This 3-page description provides a summary of IDEA and key elements that explain the responsibilities of the school and the rights of children with disabilities to attend school with the…

Least restrictive environment, or LRE as it is more commonly called, is one of several vital components in the development of a child’s IEP and plays a critical role, influencing where a child spends…

This 2-page document provides a full definition of Free Appropriate Public Education and explains what FAPE requires schools to do and what it does not require schools to do. In…

This website has links to summaries of IDEA, IDEA itself, Guidance on IDEA and Training materials on IDEA. The summaries of IDEA for families and professionals are very helpful: Services…

One of the most significant achievements of IDEA is the increased inclusion of children with disabilities in general education classrooms. In 2023-24, more than 59% of children ages 3-5 (not in…

2025 marks 50 years since the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Katy Neas, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of the United States, sits down with…

The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) has given millions of students across the United States access to an education that best serves their unique needs. As we celebrate…

Are you interested in measuring the quality of inclusion at a classroom level? NPDCI sponsored an online modules that provide an introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™). Module 1 provides a…