COVID-19 Resources
In light of COVID-19, and ongoing discussions at the federal, State, and local level regarding timelines and IEP services, AASP wants to provide you with streamlined access to resources.
AASP
White Paper created by AASP; submitted to ALSDE DOE and ALSDE SES
United State Department of Education (USDOE)
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Q & A from the USDOE
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
OCR Fact Sheet
Alabama State Department of Education Special Education Services (ALSDE SES)
March 27, 2020 FAQ
April 1, 2020 FAQ
March 2020 News You Can Use:
Purpose of the Emergency LEA/School Closure Form
- To document that the LEA was unable to complete a timely initial evaluation due to an emergency closure that affected both general and special education students;
- To ensure that Indicators 11 and 12 data submissions reflect valid and complete data;
- To ensure accuracy of all findings of non-compliance with these two indicators; and
- To enable prompt resolution of errors on individual reports with these two indicators.
NASP:
NASP/USDOE Guidelines for SP services during COVID-19
NASP COVID-19: Special Education Resources
NASP COVID-19 Crisis & Mental Health Resources
NASP COVID-19 Family & Education Resources
NASP Ask the Experts Webinar Series (FREE)
Tele-Assessment:
Pearson Telepractice Statement & FREE access to digital resources (not to test; to read & review)
PRO-Ed Statement on Tele-Assessment
MHS Digital Resource Kit
New Online Webinar Opportunities from MHS
WPS Statement on Tele-Assessment
Teletherapy:
APA Statement
