Partnerships
High Quality IEPs (HQ IEPs)
High Quality Individualized Education Programs (HQ IEPs) Project
This collection helps educators and families build confidence, clarity, and collaboration around the IEP process — from the very first steps of identifying a student’s needs to creating a plan that supports meaningful learning and growth. In the Before the IEP section, learners explore how the special education system works and what to expect along the way. You’ll find easy-to-follow guides on California’s legal timelines, family-friendly introductions to special education services, and tools to help prepare for an IEP meeting. This section is all about understanding ...
Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs (MuSE)
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs
This series delves into a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching multilingual students with exceptional needs, providing educators and specialists with the tools and insights necessary to foster inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environments. The series covers key topics, including the creation of Accessible and Equitable IEPs through a collaborative approach, an introduction to Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for enhancing student communication and participation, and a critical examination of the relationship between inclusion and accessibility. Additionally, the videos lay the foundation for ...
Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP)
Supporting Innovative Practices Collection
This collection of videos and printable tools are designed to help educators build more inclusive, equitable, and intentionally designed learning environments for all students, especially those with disabilities. Developed by the Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP), a grant-funded project by the California Department of Education, in partnership with the El Dorado and Riverside County Offices of Education. These resources support schools in transforming exclusionary practices through systemic change and advocacy. SIP’s mission is to uphold human dignity by challenging exclusionary practices through systemic change and advocacy, ensuring ...
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Digital Wellbeing for Youth
As the world continues to become increasingly more digital, it can be hard to navigate the opportunities and challenges of being online. This is especially true for children and teens who use social media and online entertainment more than any other previous generation. This collection was designed to help explore the impact of social media on youth mental health, how to talk to young people about staying safe online, and support for engaging in honest, open dialogues about the risks and benefits of social media.