News/Updates

ED, HHS Release Joint Letter on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Early Intervention Programs

August 5, 2024 September 5, 2024

The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released a joint letter to address critical gaps in service for deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers.

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants to Develop Evidence-Based Models of Family Engagement and Improve Services to Children with Disabilities

July 15, 2024 July 15, 2024

OSEP announced it will fund three model demonstration projects that will develop strategies to involve parents as partners in creating equitable and inclusive schools, with a focus on engaging with military-connected families.

OSERS Issues 2024 State Implementation IDEA Determination Letters

June 21, 2024 June 28, 2024

OSERS OSEP releases state determinations based on the State Performance Plans (SPP) and Annual Performance Reports (APR).

Department Submits the 45th Annual Report to Congress on Nation’s Progress Related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education submitted its 2023 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) annual report to Congress last week.

OSEP Fast Facts Provides Updated Look at Data on Children Identified With Autism

March 21, 2024 March 26, 2024

OSEP released a new OSEP Fast Facts, which provides updated data on children identified with autism.

General Supervision: Videos and Video Descriptions

March 14, 2024 March 21, 2024

OSEP released updated “general supervision” guidance in July 2023. Two videos explain the importance of ensuring general supervision systems and how to leverage OSEP-technical assistance centers.

OSEP Update | February 2024

February 15, 2024 February 15, 2024

The February 2024 OSEP Update contains information for OSEP grantees and interested stakeholders.

Dispelling Myths Associated with Assistive Technology

January 22, 2024 February 21, 2024

OSEP and the Office of Educational Technology released Assistive Technology Guidance: Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services.

OSEP Update | January 2024

January 16, 2024 February 12, 2024

The January 2024 OSEP Update contains information for OSEP grantees and interested stakeholders.

Commemorating the 48th Anniversary of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

November 29, 2023 January 3, 2024

On the 48th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, OSEP reflects on the past year.

Two Updated Documents Emphasize Need for Early Childhood Inclusion, Transition for Children With Disabilities

November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023

OSEP released two documents specific to early childhood activities associated with IDEA Part C – the part of the law that addresses early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, with disabilities and their families.

Registered Apprenticeships for Additional Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities

November 17, 2023 November 20, 2023

OSERS celebrated the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week and highlighted registered apprenticeship resources.