Covid-19 & American Rescue Plan Resources

The NDE is committed to assisting school communities during public health emergencies. We support school districts in their decisions to keep student and staff safety their top priority. Should a crisis arise, NDE will work closely with other state and federal agencies to ensure the continuation of critical services to students, families, and educators and the restoration of the teaching and learning environment.

NDE RESOURCES FOR THE CORONAVIRUS

Below is communication released by the Office of Special Education Programs to support you as you implement IDEA during the Coronavirus outbreak. Please reach out to our office should you have any further questions.

New Q&A Highlights Certain IDEA Requirements Related to Individualized Education Programs Amidst COVID-19

Questions and Answers on Implementation of IDEA Part C Provision of Services (OSEP Oct 2020)

Return to School Roadmaps

Guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Education

Return to School Roadmap: Child Find Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

U.S. Department of Education – Importance of Full Implementation of IDEA Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

U.S. Department of Education – Return to School Roadmap

Parent Resources

Schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing extraordinary challenges at this time. We know parents have many questions and concerns about what the return to school will look like for their children in special education. Parents want to know how the school district’s plans will meet their child’s needs. How will the school districts address health and safety precautions for students, educators, and other school personnel in regards to scheduling, staffing, social distancing practices, transportation, and more? You may access the slides and notes from a video presentation by our Administrator, Amy Rhone in collaboration with PTI Nebraska: Special Education Services During Covid-19 – Amy Rhone/PTI

COMMUNICATION FOR FAMILIES/PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES DURING THIS COVID-19 EPIDEMIC

Ceeder Center Family Guide to At-Home Learning

Early Childhood Resources – Pyramid Model

Helping Your Child with Routines at Home

Helping Your Child with the Foundations of Communication at Home

Helping Your Child with Communication at Home

Helping Your Child with Academics

IDEA Best Practices Document

National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) – “Open-Access” Resources for Educators & Parents to Use At Home / Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak.

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

Supporting Child and Family Well-being

Talking to your child about COVID-19

TVI O&M Activities for School at Home

Tips for Families – Distance Learning for Special Education

Translating IEP Goals to Home – Using SEL Fundamentals

Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets from the Progress Center

IDEA Guidance

Communication for Families/Parents of Students with Disabilities during this Covid-19 epidemic

Data Collection Process During Covid-19 School Closures/In-Home Visit Suspensions – GOLD

Extended School Year Guidance Document

IDEA Best Practices Document

Learning Guidance for Students with Disabilities for Summer Programming and Beyond

NDE – Q AND A FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EARLY INTERVENTION DURING CORONAVIRUS SCHOOL CLOSURE

OSEP – IDEA Part B Use of Funds

OSEP – IDEA Part C Use of Funds

OSEP Q & A – Implementation of IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Procedures

OSEP Q & A – Implementation of IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution Procedures

Part C/EDN COVID-19 Resources

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS SCHOOL CLOSURES CLARIFICATION

SUPPLEMENTAL FACT SHEET: ADDRESSING THE RISK OF COVID-19 IN PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Questions and Answers on IDEA Part B Provision of Services (OSEP Sept 2020)

Questions and Answers for K-12 Public Schools in the Current COVID-19 Environment (OCR Sept 2020)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK

American Rescue Plan Resources

NDE ESSER (ARP) HOME PAGE

The U.S. Department of Education has released a fact sheet describing how IDEA funds within ARP can be used to support infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

U.S.D.E. FACT SHEET

ED COVID-19 HANDBOOK, VOL. 2

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE IDEA – ARP CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION

Frequently Asked Questions around the IDEA, ARP Allocations

New Q&A Highlights Certain IDEA Requirements Related to Individualized Education Programs Amidst COVID-19

Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implement of Individualized Education Programs_ Sept 30, 2021

Supporting Children’s Social-Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs

Supporting Children’s Social-Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs – Press Releases