October 2024
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
~Christopher Reeve
Welcome to October’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! This month we bring you resources and insights on early childhood education, equity in data, youth engagement, support for parents with disabilities, and much more! Disability touches lives in many different ways whether through personal experiences or as a part of caring for loved ones. We hope that these resources will be useful to you in supporting one another.
Best wishes and happy reading,
The CPIR Team
Featured Resource!
CPIR Calendar of Events
Are you looking for an upcoming workshop, webinar, or other event? Or do you have an upcoming event that you would like to share with others? The Hub Central Calendar of Events lists upcoming events from the National TA Centers, regional PTACs, and Parent Centers. If you would like to add your event, contact Myriam Alizo at malizo@spanadvocacy.org.
Check out the Hub Central Calendar of Events here!
Shareable Resources
Early Childhood |
State of Early Childhood Education in Big Ten States
The Big Ten Early Learning Alliance (BTELA) has just published an inaugural brief on the state of early childhood education in Big 10 states. It emphasizes the importance of early education, highlights disparities in funding and access, and notes the impacts of these on children’s development. The report also suggests policy changes to improve outcomes, such as increased investment and equitable resource distribution.
Equity in Data: Where to Start!
Are you looking to address disparities in early intervention and early childhood special education systems and promote more equitable practices and outcomes?
Knowing where to start can be challenging, but taking one step forward and starting is critical. The DaSy Center developed a guide, DaSy Data Inquiry Cycle, to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff in addressing equity considerations at each stage of the data inquiry cycle.
Read DaSy’s blog post “Equity in Data: Where to Start” to learn more about the guide.
Education
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A Summary of the Research on the Effects of K–12 Test Accommodations: 2022
Research on test accommodations provides valuable information that informs policy and practice. The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) recently published A Summary of the Research on the Effects of K-12 Test Accommodations: 2022. This report presents research literature published in 2022 on testing accommodations for U.S. elementary and secondary students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Inclusive Occupations podcast
Episode: The Inclusive Education Roadmap- Part 1- Dr. Diane Ryndak
In this first part of the two-part series on the Inclusive Education Roadmap (IER) by the TIES Center, Dr. Diane Ryndak gives us a general overview of the work done for sustainable systemic change in inclusive education at the state, district, and school.
After getting together a diverse Equitable Inclusive Leadership Team (EILT), the second step of the Inclusive Education Roadmap is called RISE (Reflecting on Inclusive Systems of Support). The school Leadership Team is led to deeply reflect and engage in critical discussions about their system’s current use of inclusive educational practices for all students, including students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Listen to the first part of the podcast here.
Youth |
Applying for a Job: The Young Adults Guide, Revised 2023 [English and Spanish versions]
This tip sheet is a great resource for young adults beginning their job search. It covers key topics such as evaluating pay, growth opportunities, and choosing between in-person and remote jobs. The guide also offers tips on creating a professional online presence, securing references, and developing networking skills. Additionally, it includes a list of valuable resources to support the job search journey.
Groundbreaking Study: Anti-trans State Laws Increased Suicide Attempts By 72%
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Human Behavior, researchers found that anti-trans bans lead to a 72% increase in suicide attempts among transgender individuals, compared to states without such legislation. The study is the first study of its kind and could have far-reaching international implications as more countries face pressure to implement similar restrictions on transgender people.
Young Adults |
Youth Engagement Now (YEN)
Explore resources developed by youth with disabilities across the country to access tools to successfully engage and involve youth partners in projects to support impactful change. The site features tools focused on foundational principles, leadership development, and effective collaboration. Key areas include disability training, advocacy, community building, and event planning. It also offers a podcast, YEN Talks, for further insights.
Parent Leadership |
Resources from the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
Serving Parents with Disabilities: The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities has a range of resources for parents with disabilities and those who support them covering a variety of topics such as child welfare law and its effects on parents with disabilities, firsthand narratives from disabled parents about how they raise their children, and advice for professionals working with specific populations of parents with disabilities.
Health |
Best Practices for Adhering to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Requirements
The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) released important guidance regarding the coverage requirements for eligible children and youth who are enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The guidance, Best Practices for Adhering to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Requirements, is in the form of a State Health Official letter.
This guidance is designed to help states strengthen their implementation of EPSDT requirements to improve health outcomes.
Read the guidance document here.
Upcoming Events
Think College: College to Career: Inclusive Internship Support and Student Success
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with this informative webinar focused on the transition from college to a fulfilling career for students with intellectual disability.
Join us to learn practical strategies for enhancing internship programs for students with intellectual disability. We’ll cover how to support internship sites in creating a positive and inclusive environment, the importance of continuous feedback, and ways to foster student self-advocacy.
When: Oct 15, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM ET
STEMIEFest 2024!
Organized by the ED-funded STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education, STEMIEFest is a gathering of families, early childhood and early childhood special education professionals, faculty, and more, to engage young children with and without disabilities in innovative STEM learning experiences every day and everywhere.
When: Oct. 14th – Oct. 15th
Time: 12 – 4 p.m. ET
Recapping Significant 2024 IDEA Legal Decisions
Join the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution (CADRE) and Art Cernosia, as he provides his review and analysis of the implications of IDEA legal developments within the last year. Both new federal policy and judicial decisions with broad implications under the IDEA will be covered. Participant questions will be addressed throughout the webinar.
When: October 17, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
Special Note for Parent Centers: Please view your contact information at Find My Parent Center to confirm accuracy. If your listing needs to be updated or changed, please contact cpir@spanadvocacy.org.
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