Federal Resources

This fact sheet shares data about educators who support English learners (EL educators), including diversity among EL educators, their qualifications and training, and the projected need for EL educators in upcoming years, and offers resources for further learning. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This fact sheet presents national and state-level data on the graduation rates of English learners and trends in the graduation rates of English learners over time. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This fact sheet presents data on the low representation of English learners in specialized educational programs and services, offers resources for learning more about improving access to high-quality educational experiences for English learners, and includes examples of situations that could constitute discrimination against English learners under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

This fact sheet outlines barriers that unaccompanied children may face when trying to access the educational services to which they are entitled and provides actions for families and school staff to take when an unaccompanied child is being denied access to school enrollment, educational programs, or necessary language services. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division; U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

This fact sheet describes challenges that migratory children may face in accessing education and offers actions for families and school staff to take in instances where migratory children are being denied the educational services to which they are entitled. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division; U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

This Web page describes how the Biden-Harris Administration is working to improve digital equity for students and families through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This fact sheet shares recent Federal agency actions that support and protect LGBTQIA+ communities, including LGBTQIA+ students and youth. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; LGBTQIA students; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This fact sheet describes the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to combat anti-Asian discrimination and violence. The fact sheet shares details on Federal initiatives to support Asian American communities and offers relevant resources. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Racial/ethnic subgroups; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This toolkit is a supplement to the Integrated Education and Training Design Toolkit (IET Design Toolkit). The guide applies the Reentry Education Framework to the IET Design Toolkit and shares information, guidance, and resources on integrated education and training programs in the correctional setting. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education

This toolkit details a four-phased, team-based framework for developing integrated education and training (IET) programs. The toolkit is intended to assist state and local education agency staff in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating effective IET programs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education

This annual report from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences offers a comprehensive review of the national education landscape, from early childhood through postsecondary education, during the coronavirus pandemic. The report also shares key indicators on labor force outcomes and provides international comparisons. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences

Authored by Valerie Williams, the Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), this blog presents data on the impact of exclusionary discipline on preschool students as well as data on the disproportionate frequency of exclusionary discipline on students of color and students with disabilities. The post provides resources and includes a Q&A session with three OSEP technical assistance centers. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Racial/ethnic subgroups; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

This Dear Colleague letter shares details from the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education on ongoing Federal efforts to address barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating in online educational services, programs, and systems at their institutions of higher education. The letter also provides information on applicable Federal laws, past enforcement actions, and where to find relevant Federal guidance and trainings. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division; U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

This report offers information on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in education; shares guiding questions and foundational strategies for establishing ethical, equitable policies for integrating AI into education systems; and provides recommendations for aligning AI with education policy objectives. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

This fact sheet shares information on trends in youth mental health in the United States and describes the recent actions taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to support youth mental health. These actions include large-scale efforts undertaken by the U.S. Departments of Education, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This Dear Colleague letter shares information on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and describes its mandate to provide all students, including Jewish students, a learning environment free from discrimination. The letter provides guidance for schools on responding to harassment and a hostile environment, offers relevant resources, and shares actions that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights may pursue when evaluating if a school has met its obligations under Title VI. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Racial/ethnic subgroup; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

This report details the Federal government’s comprehensive national strategy to counter antisemitism in the United States. The report describes the current landscape and recent rise of antisemitism and shares the Federal government’s four pillar approach to countering antisemitism and keeping Jewish communities safe. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Racial/ethnic subgroups; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This toolkit offers policies and strategies that schools and school districts can implement to create supportive, nondiscriminatory environments for LGBTQI+ students and families; examples of Federal resources that can be leveraged to implement the strategies listed; and supplemental resources to help readers access additional research and best practices. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn; LGBTQIA students

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This policy letter calls upon school districts and college and universities to work together to expand the use of Federal programs that allow for postsecondary students to serve in support positions in PreK-12 schools, such as mentors, tutors, and student success coaches. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This resource reviews the history of segregation and desegregation in U.S. schools, provides data on resource inequities and the current state of school diversity, shares information on the benefits of school diversity, and explores Federal programs that can help school districts improve diversity. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development

This Web page outlines President Biden’s actions to maximize the benefits of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through coordinated efforts to reduce gun violence, improve school safety, and expand community violence interventions and access to mental health care. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This Web page shares information about the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) — a set of annual surveys administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on high school students’ health-related behaviors. Visitors can access YRBSS reports and explore YRBSS data at national, state, and local levels. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This fact sheet describes how most diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, programs, and activities are consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI). The fact sheet describes types of DEI training and activities that are not prohibited under Title VI and explains how these activities can and have been implemented to create a positive and inclusive school climate. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

This toolkit’s first section describes challenges that many transgender students face at schools and institutions of higher education, offers examples of policies and practices that create safe and supportive learning environments for transgender students, and provides details on how the U.S. Department of Education supports transgender students who experience discrimination. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; LGBTQIA students; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This webpage offers information about at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests and provides a comprehensive list of tests that have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with details about each type of test to help individuals decide which one to use when needed. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This resource describes the U.S. Department of Education’s “Unlocking Career Success” initiative to strengthen college and career pathways for high school students. The resource offers four key strategies that will advance this initiative and calls upon education and workforce stakeholders to join in these efforts to advance students’ postsecondary success. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This resource details investigations that the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice have conducted of discriminatory student discipline policies and practices. The resource describes how each investigation was resolved and the steps the educational agencies under investigation committed to take following each case, which can be used as proactive suggestions for other educational agencies working to eliminate discriminatory discipline policies and practices. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division

This webpage offers guidance and resources designed to support middle and high schools and institutions of higher education in developing, improving, and supporting registered apprenticeships. The webpage also shares information on starting a registered apprenticeship program, connecting with employers, and creating opportunities for applied learning. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Labor

This website shares resources specific to supporting students with disabilities who are English learners. The website includes resources from the U.S. Department of Education as well as resources from federally funded projects and centers. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This webpage hosts information and resources from the U.S. Department of Education, other Federal agencies, and federally funded technical assistance centers related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

This resource explores career pathways for students in rural areas, including factors that contribute to successful programs, challenges in rural education, and promising current interventions. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This guide provides recommendations and resources to colleges and universities for mitigating barriers to postsecondary education for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education

This blog article describes the U.S. Department of Education's priorities and efforts to provide high-quality education and training to justice-involved individuals, including those who are incarcerated. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This blog article offers four tips on how educators can pursue leadership opportunities while maintaining their classroom roles. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Innovative Spotlight, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This website provides a comprehensive overview of COVID-19 testing, including information about the different types of tests, how to know when to get tested, and actions to take after a positive or negative test result. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This webpage offers a wealth of information to help individuals protect themselves, their families, and their communities against COVID-19. The page outlines actions for preventing, mitigating the impacts of, responding to, and recovering from COVID-19, as well as an online tool for checking the COVID-19 transmission level in U.S. counties. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website shares information about variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, including what variants are and how they occur, how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors variants, and links to further resources describing how to prevent infections caused by variants. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website offers updates on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, testing, and data collection and reporting after the end of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This webpage shares facts about school-aged children’s health and outlines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s approach to partnering with schools to promote students’ physical and mental health and well-being. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website describes the purpose and components of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, and shares information on how schools and families can use the WSCC model to support and improve short- and long-term student health. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website features free tools, trainings, and guidance for making schools and school districts healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable. All resources are aligned with the pillars of the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools recognition award. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This podcast, the second in a two-part series, discusses literacy development in bilingual settings and shares strategies for providing effective literacy instruction for multilingual learners. The podcast also features a Q&A session featuring Dr. Ana DeGenna, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services at Oxnard School District. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This podcast, the first in a two-part series, discusses key understandings about literacy development for multilingual learners and offers information about effective literacy instruction for students who are multilingual. The podcast also features a Q&A session with experts from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Acquisition, Sobrato Early Academic Language, and Seidlitz Education. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This website offers a wealth of resources on co-regulation, including videos, fact sheets, and research. These resources are designed to support practitioners (including school-based staff) in understanding the importance of co-regulation for helping children and youth develop strong self-regulation skills. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation

This infographic offers strategies and resources that educators, school staff, and school districts can implement to support the mental health and well-being of K-12 students. Strategy recommendations include family engagement, mental health literacy, positive school climates, and trauma-sensitive approaches. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

This guide shares five guiding principles that support an inclusive and positive learning environment and offers potential actions that schools and districts can take to foster these environments. The guide also lists Federal resources that support schools and districts in ensuring a positive school climate. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet shares recent policy changes in the accessibility of Federal Pell Grants for incarcerated students participating in the Prison Education Program. The fact sheet also provides general information for confined or incarcerated students on the Federal Pell Grant, eligibility for the grant, and how to access and enroll in the Prison Education Program. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This blog post offers a brief description of funding released in support of the development of state-level digital equity plans and provides links that share opportunities to engage in digital equity plan development in each state. The blog post also includes topics for local education leaders to consider as they engage in the planning process. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

Watch this video to learn about the U.S. Department of Education's Best Practices Clearinghouse, where education stakeholders can access a wealth of resources and training opportunities to navigate a successful recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Best Practices Clearinghouse

This resource outlines the five components of the CDC’s framework for campus sexual violence prevention — comprehensive prevention, infrastructure, audience, partnerships and sustainability, and evaluation. The integration of all five components offers an opportunity to implement prevention efforts that have a greater impact on the prevention and reduction of sexual violence on college and university campuses. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website provides information and tools for exploring the overlaps between multiple forms of violence and outlines efforts for collaborative prevention. The website includes an introduction to the links between multiple forms of violence, as well as opportunities for identifying shared risk and protective factors across multiple forms of violence and learning how others are using a shared risk and protective factor approach to prevent violence. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website shares evidence-based approaches to violence prevention and describes how to effectively select, deliver, adapt, and evaluate violence prevention approaches to meet the unique needs of different communities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dating Matters® is a CDC-developed teen dating violence prevention model that uses evidence-based approaches to teach 11- to 14-year-olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating. This website includes everything needed to implement the model, including trainings, guidance, program materials, and other resources. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This online tool is designed to assess an organization’s capacity to implement violence prevention programs, including those aimed at preventing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, youth violence, teen dating violence, or child abuse and neglect. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This webpage defines social norms, describes the social norms approach to public health and violence prevention, and shares steps for creating and implementing a social norms campaign to prevent violence. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Web page provides an interactive guide and database, allowing violence-prevention stakeholders to explore indicators to assist with evaluation and progress monitoring of violence-prevention efforts. The website shares information on what indicators are, why they’re important, and how to select specific indicators, as well as shares a database of indicators for users to explore and identify those that best fit their program’s needs and goals. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website is designed to help stakeholders who have a role in planning, implementing, and evaluating violence prevention efforts with selecting and implementing the strategies presented in the CDC’s technical packages to prevent or reduce violence. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Free to Learn

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This research report highlights how public school districts have improved building ventilation to prevent the spread of respiratory infections and keep schools safely open for in-person learning. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Web page contains fact sheets that summarize data collected from states about infants, children, and youth with disabilities who receive early intervention or special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

Authored by Valerie Williams, the Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, this blog presents data on the disproportionate impacts of disciplinary practices, such as exclusionary discipline, on students of color and students with disabilities. The post provides resources for state and local education agency leaders and educators to reduce discipline disparities and better respond to student needs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Children and students with disabilities; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

This funding and resource guide is designed to help colleges and universities in rural areas find federally funded low-interest loans and grants to build or improve their facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and educational programs. The guide shares a brief overview of applicable community programs, as well as relevant application details and requirements. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture

This Dear Colleague Letter outlines the U.S. Department of Education’s position on corporal punishment in schools and urges state and local education leaders to replace corporal punishment with evidence-based practices that create safe and healthy learning environments. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page outlines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Let’s RISE initiative, which offers strategies and resources for community leaders and health care professionals to support routine immunizations among children, teens, and adults. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Web page includes findings from a 2022 study funded by the U.S. Department of Education on the ways in which state education agencies (SEAs) and state child welfare agencies exchange data about students in foster care. The website includes profiles of eight different SEAs' data-sharing practices. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Students in or formerly in foster care

Resource Type: Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This resource provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative and its role in advancing educational equity and excellence. The website shares ED's plans for supporting states, districts, and schools in achieving academic excellence, improving learning conditions, and creating pathways for global engagement. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices, Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This letter from the U.S. Secretary of Education outlines the U.S. Department of Education’s three key goals for advancing PreK-12 education: achieving academic excellence for all children, boldly improving learning conditions, and creating pathways for global engagement. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This infographic outlines the issue of child exploitation, describes basic steps that schools can take to identify and support students facing exploitation, and offers supplemental programs and resources. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

This letter addresses the use of Federal funds for implementing and encouraging digital learning strategies and the use of educational technology to advance student achievement. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

This fact sheet shares the Biden administration's progress on making COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatments widely available and accessible. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This infographic highlights the cognitive, educational, sociocultural, and economic benefits of being multilingual. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This blog post shares the efforts the Biden administration has undertaken to promote access to early high-quality intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs ; Children and students with disabilities; Students from low-income backgrounds; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Dear Colleague Letter for State and school district leaders shares how Federal education funding may be used to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math teaching and learning. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This FAQ sheet shares guidance on how the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, including the American Rescue Plan ESSER Program and the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, may be used to support school communities in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This toolkit offers a variety of customizable resources to help schools partner with caregivers and families to increase school connectedness among students. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Web page offers information and recommendations to help school administrators learn about seasonal influenza and prevent its spread among students and staff. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This letter describes how State and local education agencies can leverage American Rescue Plan and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations funds to build and strengthen systems of support for students transitioning from PreK-12 schools to careers and postsecondary education. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This toolkit for administrators and staff members at institutions of higher education provides information and resources for preventing the spread of monkeypox. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This online toolkit provides information about monkeypox and resources to help administrators and staff at schools and early childhood programs prevent the spread of infectious diseases like monkeypox. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs, PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This guide provides key strategies that States, school districts, and schools should implement, using American Rescue Plan funds, to accelerate learning and support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This guide shares best practices for supporting students with disabilities in transitioning to postsecondary education or careers, and outlines requirements for transition services as set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

This fact sheet provides information about long COVID as a disability and offers guidance on schools’ and postsecondary institutions’ responsibilities for the provision of services and reasonable accommodations for students for whom long COVID is a disability. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

This Website outlines the U.S. Department’s guide to success for the 2022-2023 school year, detailing the four main priorities that schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs) should work toward during the school year, and offering guidance and resources to help schools and IHEs meet these priorities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page shares best practices for using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to support school communities as they continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and families can use this Website as a checklist to communicate with their local school or school district leaders about plans to use ARP funding on learning acceleration, COVID-19 prevention and mitigation measures, mental health supports, and family engagement. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page outlines guidance and available supports for PreK-12 schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and remain open for in-person learning throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This online tool helps caregivers and families find free meals for their children when schools are closed, either during summer break or unexpected closures throughout the school year. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service

This CDC fact sheet provides answers to commonly asked questions about protecting children and youth from COVID-19 and shares information on effective prevention and mitigation measures, including COVID-19 vaccines. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs, PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This guide offers evidence-based practices and resources to help early childhood and PreK-12 programs meet requirements established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and support the social, emotional, academic, and behavioral needs of children with disabilities. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

This annual report shares data and historical trends on crime and safety at PreK-12 schools and postsecondary institutions nationwide. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics; U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics

This toolkit describes how education agencies can complement American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding with State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to address students’ needs and support their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This letter shares how COVID-19 vaccines for children six months to five years old can contribute to a layered prevention strategy for maintaining safe in-person operation of schools and early childhood programs during the pandemic and includes recommendations for providers to promote vaccination among this age group. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Education

This letter offers recommendations and resources for equitably supporting the mental health and social-emotional development of young children and their caregivers. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet shares how American Rescue Plan investments in the teaching profession can be sustained long-term using other existing Federal resources. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page contains resources from the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and Federal agencies that provide guidance on supporting and protecting the rights of LGBTQI+ students. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; LGBTQIA students

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This video highlights the value and impact of positive early social and emotional experiences on child development. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families

This brief shares findings from research on the impact of COVID-19 on child and adolescent mental health and discusses school-based strategies for addressing these impacts. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources, Innovative Spotlight
Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This fact sheet shares five-year projections of the availability of English Learner instructors throughout the United States. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This fact sheet describes the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on English learners and provides recommendations for creating supportive learning environments to help English learners overcome these effects. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This resource outlines the U.S. Department of Education’s updated strategy for improving education and preparing students to engage with the international community. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page shares examples of how philanthropic and summer learning communities are helping states and districts maximize the impact of American Rescue Plan funds. The Website also hosts recordings from the U.S. Department of Education's virtual summit, From Recovery to Thriving: How the American Rescue Plan is Supporting America’s Students. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This infographic details the benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for multilingual learners and shares strategies for expanding equitable access to CTE programs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This professional development video series provides educators with an introduction to human trafficking, including information on how school staff can respond to suspected incidents of trafficking and how schools can protect students and prevent trafficking from occurring. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page summarizes findings from the CDC Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, a study on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school students. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Website features a curated collection of Federal resources to support education providers serving Afghan students and families. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Website hosts a collection of resources, Webinars, guidance documents, and tools, organized by topic and audience, to support the needs of school communities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page offers tools and resources for supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of the whole school community. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This curated resource list provides access to Federal resources on school-based physical, social, emotional, and behavioral health supports for children, youth, and young adults. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This toolkit is designed to help districts and schools communicate their progress in deploying American Rescue Plan funding to maintain safe learning environments and support students and staff. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet shares examples of how states, districts, and schools are utilizing Federal relief funding to address teacher shortages. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This letter from Secretary Dr. Cardona offers clarity on recent CDC updates and provides information and resources to support school communities as they work to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

The guide from the Environmental Protection Agency provides best practices, recommendations, and resources for improving indoor air quality in buildings to reduce the risk of the airborne spread of viruses like COVID-19. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This Web page shares research and examples illustrating how American Rescue Plan funds are being deployed to support school communities nationwide. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This guide, available in both English and Spanish languages, offers recommendations and resources for parents and families for monitoring and supporting their child(ren) with digital learning. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

This guide for school leaders shares digital learning principles and practices, and provides recommendations for planning, implementing, and maintaining learning programs that make use of technology and digital tools. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

This guide for educators provides resources and recommendations for using technology and digital tools to personalize and strengthen student learning. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

This fact sheet for educators shares research, guiding principles, and targeted strategies for using educational technology and digital tools with English Learners. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office for English Language Acquisition

This Web page offers information and resources on student disability rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet highlights research on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and provides examples of how state education agencies plan to use American Rescue Plan funding to advance CTE in their state. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Innovative Spotlight; Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This letter from Education Secretary Dr. Cardona outlines new changes in masking guidelines for schools and early childhood facilities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Web page outlines President Biden's comprehensive mental health strategy— a multifaceted approach to addressing the current mental health needs of youth and adults nationwide. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This Web page details behavior management strategies that teachers and school staff can use to promote positive classroom behavior and school connectedness. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This fact sheet offers evidence-based strategies for using American Rescue Plan funds to address staff shortages and shares examples of states that have successfully employed these strategies. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet offers evidence-based strategies for using American Rescue Plan funds to address teacher shortages and shares examples of states that have successfully employed these strategies. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This tool provides a template for state education agencies to share their progress and best practices deploying American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This letter shares Federal guidance and resources for state and local education agencies welcoming Afghan children and families into their communities, highlighting the need for provision of high-quality, culturally responsive educational experiences for these students. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet offers guidance and resources to support institutions of higher education (IHEs) as they consider uses of Federal funds to meet students’ basic needs. The document also includes spotlight examples of IHEs across the country engaged in student support initiatives using Federal funding. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This CDC fact sheet shares resources for state and local education agencies to start or strengthen school-based COVID-19 testing programs. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In this letter, Education Secretary Dr. Cardona shares evidence-based practices for addressing teacher and staff shortages using Federal relief funds and highlights examples of how state education agencies and local school districts are implementing these practices. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Federal resource provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions regarding uses of Federal relief funds to address current transportation-related challenges facing schools, including bus driver shortages. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This Federal resource details four important strategies for keeping schools open for in-person learning in 2022 and protecting the health and safety of students and staff: vaccination, testing programs, collaboration with local health departments, and monitoring community transmission levels. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet outlines the Biden-Harris Administration's commitments and initiatives to increase COVID-19 testing in PreK-12 schools. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This free, online course by the Federal Emergency Management Agency supports childcare providers' preparedness for a variety of threats and hazards, including infectious disease outbreaks. The course includes safety considerations for child-care centers, preschools, and after-school and summer programs. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center

Developed by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this dashboard shares current COVID-19 data and the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 schools. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

In this Surgeon General's Advisory, Dr. Vivek Murthy addresses the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth, discussing long-standing challenges as well as actionable steps that communities, including families and schools, can take to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and protect youth mental health. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Office of the Surgeon General

This resource shares health and safety guidance from the CDC for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in child care facilities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This presentation contains general information regarding the U.S. Department of Education's Back-to-School Week event, including daily agendas, presenter information, and topical resources spanning the 5-day event. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This resource is intended to supplement the information in the ED COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools; Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students’ Needs; and Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff by providing focused information and resources to promote mental health and social and emotional well-being among students. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet presents the Biden Administration’s announcement of a plan to ensure that, if a vaccine is authorized for children ages 5-11, it will be quickly distributed and made conveniently and equitably available to families across the country. This announcement is in anticipation of the Federal Drug Administration’s independent advisory committee meeting on October 26, 2021, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory committee meeting on November 2-3, 2021. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: The White House

This press release celebrating National School Lunch Week during the week of October 10-16, 2021, as declared by President Biden, provides valuable resources and information to support healthy meals for students as the country works to recover from the pandemic. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture

This fact sheet provides information about Federal civil rights laws that protect students with mental health disabilities. It includes scenarios that illustrate when the U.S. Department of Education might investigate a potential violation; gives schools and postsecondary institutions a list of action steps to create an environment responsive to students with mental health disabilities; and provides educational and crisis resources for students, families, and educators. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities ; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

These presentation materials highlight the National Center for Systemic Improvement's Thought Leader Conversation Series and accompany a presentation on the intersection of race and disability and equitable access to high-quality school experiences for Black students. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Racial/ethnic subgroups; Children and students with disabilities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Systemic Improvement

These presentation materials provide an overview of barriers facing children and youth who meet the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless and the educational rights and services for which they qualify. The presentation also shares national data on student homelessness and strategies for partnering with education staff serving as homeless liaisons to support positive student trajectories. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; Students experiencing homelessness

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Homeless Education

This presentation outlines key strategies to building more effective school-community partnerships to promote college access for historically underserved students. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, The Double Discovery Center at Columbia University

This presentation details current historic investments in early childhood programs and shares resources to support State and local education agencies' implementation of high-quality, equity-focused early learning programs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This presentation provides resources for reenergizing educators and reengaging school communities, underscoring the importance of stakeholder engagement and shared decision-making. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices, National Implementation Research Network, U.S. Office of Special Education Programs

This presentation describes a new toolkit released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Choice Neighborhoods Office. The toolkit provides resources for public housing authorities, housing providers, and their partners to support resident communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

This presentation summarizes best practices in engaging and supporting English learners, their families, and their communities and shares supplemental resources to help schools implement these practices. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; English learners

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

This presentation describes the importance of mental health services and a positive school climate for the whole school community, particularly in the context of stress and trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation also highlights implementation examples and key resources to support State initiatives. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Old Dominion University

These presentation materials highlight the Green Ribbon Schools award and the U.S. Department of Education's role in sustainable schools, climate, and infrastructure. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

This presentation describes one organization's comprehensive public safety model for reducing community-based violence. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Newark Community Street Team

This presentation highlights available resources to support education agencies' understanding of Federal requirements regarding online safety and security and includes information on how education stakeholders can engage in virtual learning while protecting student data and privacy. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Student Privacy Policy Office

This presentation shares updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for COVID-19 prevention in schools in the 2021-22 school year and includes resources to support schools' implementation of CDC-recommended mitigation strategies. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This presentation provides an overview of how intensive intervention and data-based individualization can be used to optimize student learning. The materials also include resources to help educators make use of their data to inform instruction. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, National Center on Intensive Intervention

These presentation materials contain information on research-informed practices for accelerating student learning, such as high-dosage tutoring, project-based learning, and dual enrollment. The presentation also includes links to additional resources and practice guides from the What Works Clearinghouse. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences

This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is designed to assist schools and districts in addressing the health and academic needs of LGBTQ students. This self-assessment tool was created to help school and district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices that may contribute to safe, inclusive environments where all youth can be successful. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools ; LGBTQIA students

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This suite of resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes a variety of resources on classroom management approaches that may help strengthen school connectedness. Materials include example strategies, tools, and templates that school staff can use to apply these approaches in their face-to-face, virtual, or blended learning modes. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) is an assessment tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with health education experts from state and local education agencies, schools, colleges and universities, and national organizations. The HECAT is aligned with the National Health Education Standards and is based on the Characteristics of Effective Health Education. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This resource from the U.S. Department of Education provides information on how COVID-19 relief funds can be used to address the impact of lost instructional time as a result of the pandemic, including strategies to address student social, emotional, and academic needs; support parents and caregivers; and use of assessment data to support student learning. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education’s COVID Handbook Volume 1 focuses on ensuring the physical safety of elementary and secondary school settings. The handbook aligns with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development

The U.S. Department of Education’s COVID Handbook Volume 2 focuses on addressing the needs of students, including their social, emotional, academic, and other needs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development

This resource provides guidance on addressing the needs of higher education students, faculty, and staff. Topics include physical safety, social and emotional needs, and other important supports for the higher education community. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development

This COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review provides an up-to-date interpretive summary of the previous week’s key data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools; Colleges and Universities

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Website was developed by the National Institutes of Health and some of its partners to help school districts and other organizations calculate the amount of COVID-19 testing that might be necessary, given particular circumstances. The Website also includes information about the likely cost of testing programs. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Innovative Spotlight; Best Practices; Federal Resources
Organization: Consortia for Improving Medicine with Innovation & Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Institute for Data Systems and Society, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health

This program profile for State and local education agencies contains links to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's technical suite of guidance and training webinar series under the Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources
Organization: United States Environmental Protection Agency

This set of resources for schools, school groups and school wellness committees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides evidence-based strategies for encouraging parent involvement in school health. The strategies are grounded in a framework for engaging parents that includes three aspects: connecting with parents, engaging parents in school health activities and sustaining parent engagement in school health. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This tool from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides administrators and educators with tips about how to use CDC recommendations around ventilation in school and child care program buildings. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs; PreK-12 Schools

Resource Type: Federal Resources
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This Web page shares strategies for reducing the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19 in early child care and education settings. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Best Practices ; Federal Resources ; State or Local Resources
Organization: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

This Website for school and program administrators compiles best practices for reopening child care programs and PreK-12 schools. The site shares teacher and staff resources, provides detailed information on managing daily operations, and offers guidance specific to a wide variety of target audiences. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Federal Resources; State or Local Resources
Organization: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

This webinar provides an overview of chronic stress and the associated symptoms, causes and effects. Panelists spotlight one state’s approach to increasing caregiver well-being and share resources specific to early child care providers which support mindfulness and self-care. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care State Capacity Building Center Infant Toddler Specialist Network

This webinar on the impact of trauma on children, caregivers and families highlights the value of responsive practices to support resiliency and build protective factors. Panelists further outline the implementation of trauma responsive systems in early childhood and child care programs. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs ; Students from low-income backgrounds

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care State Capacity Building Center Infant Toddler Specialist Network

This webinar for early childhood providers offers guidance on how to identify the impact of adverse childhood experiences on children, caregivers and families; recognize the value of culturally responsive approaches to support resiliency in children, families and Indigenous communities; and understand the elements of a trauma-responsive system of care. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs ; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Education

This report and resource compilation is designed for early care and education programs administered by Tribal Nations, Tribal consortia, and other entities who work with Tribal child care providers, Tribal Head Start or Early Head Start programs, and Tribal Home Visiting programs. These resources support program leaders in navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tribal children, families, providers, staff and communities. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs ; Racial/ethnic subgroups

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Education

This brief for Licensing and Child Care and Development Fund administrators provides an overview of national guidelines and state requirements on the prevention and control of infectious disease in child care settings. The brief supports administrators considering revisions to state standards for both licensed and license-exempt providers, and guides school and home care provider efforts to improve the health and safety of their learning environments. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care Early Childhood Quality Assurance Center (HHS TA Center)

This toolkit for out-of-school-time programs provides program leaders with multiple resources for supporting safe and healthy environments for school-age children. The toolkit also contains a section providing guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs ; Students from low-income backgrounds

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care National Center for Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (HHS TA Center)

This resource toolkit for district and school leaders focuses on supporting K-12 children’s social and emotional learning during out-of-school time. This collection includes webinars, guided reflections, best practices, real-world examples and action steps to support children and staff during COVID-19. Tags: Providing Supports to Students, Young Children, and Families ; Early Childhood Programs ; Students from low-income backgrounds

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care National Center for Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (HHS TA Center)

This resource toolkit includes webinars, a guide, and additional articles that highlight best practices on integrating social and emotional support strategies into early child care systems to support young children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit also provides examples of Child Care and Development Fund grantees that have leveraged partnerships and funding to support program implementation success. Tags: Teacher, Early Childhood Provider, Faculty, and Staff Well-being, Professional Development, and Supports ; Early Childhood Programs ; Students from low-income backgrounds

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Child Care Early Childhood Quality Assurance Center (HHS TA Center)

This webinar shares perspectives from epidemiology, state human services and health departments, and child care providers about how Rhode Island was able to limit COVID-19 transmission in child care settings. Panelists also explore strategies for minimizing transmission moving forward based on CDC guidance, state requirements, and provider experiences offering care under new protocols to keep children, families and child care staff healthy and safe. Tags: Safe and Healthy Environments ; Early Childhood Programs

Resource Type: Federal Resources ; Technical Assistance Center Resources
Organization: Office of Childcare State Capacity Building Center (HHS TA Center)