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General Education Teacher Quick Reference Guide
This streamlined guide outlines the critical role of the General Education Teacher in the IEP process and draws from the High Quality IEP Toolkit for Educators: General Education Teacher Edition. Designed for general education teachers, this resource offers clear guidance and practical tools to navigate the IEP process—before, during, and after—with a focus on building high-quality, student-centered plans.
Administrative Designee Quick Reference Guide
This streamlined guide outlines the critical role of the Administrative Designee in the IEP process and draws from the High Quality IEP Toolkit for Educators: Administrative Designee Edition. Designed for site administrators and their designees, this resource offers clear guidance and practical tools to navigate the IEP process—before, during, and after—with a focus on building high-quality, student-centered plans.
Visual Cues for Paraeducators to Use with Individuals with Autism
This AFIRM EBP Brief is designed to help the paraeducator learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring the EBP of using Visual Cues with learners with Autism. That, is, how to set up the environment for success.
ECE and UDL Crosswalk
"This interactive tool was developed by Open Access, Supporting Innovative Practices, Novak Education, and San Joaquin County Office of Education to help educators connect key UDL elements to foundational early childhood practices. Each UDL Consideration is broken down into manageable parts: Read, Watch, and Listen To. Key Features of the ECE UDL Crosswalk: Interactive & Easy to Navigate Organized by UDL Principles Designed for Early Learning Educators Includes Practical Application Ideas"
Open Access Walkthrough Tool: UDL Evidence Form
The Open Access UDL Evidence Form is a tool designed to support classroom walkthroughs and reflection on UDL implementation. It provides observable examples of Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression, along with the intentional design of the physical environment. The tool can be used to notice and celebrate UDL practices already in place, identify opportunities for growth, and guide ongoing conversations about designing accessible learning environments for all students.
UDL Universal and Implementation Toolkit
A collection of practical resources, examples, and tools to help teams build understanding of UDL, strengthen instructional practice, plan for implementation, and monitor progress over time.
Instructional Practices for Students with Disabilities
This resource packed document provides an explanation eight instructional practices that have demonstrated evidence of efficacy for students with extensive support needs and provides an easy to understand description of the practice, explanation of how to implement it, and an example implementation.
Unpacking Explicit Instruction
Explicit Instruction is an evidence-based practice that is frequently discussed and used within education. However, there is an inconsistent description of the practice. This document identifies 5 essential components of Explicit-Instruction found within the literature and includes a short description of how to implement the practices.
UDL Implementation Guide
A practical guide to help teams assess where they are, identify where they want to go, and plan next steps for UDL implementation and continuous improvement.
Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs IEP Checklist
School districts in California who serve multilingual students with exceptional needs work towards improved outcomes for their dually-identified students (i.e., multilingual learners with an active IEP). By following this checklist, District teams can ensure that their IEP teams are attune to the needs of their multilingual students with disabilities. When checklist items are not found within the IEP and/or assessment report, teams can then adeptly plan for future training, staff support and/or IEP amendment to ensure the IEP of the multilingual student (i.e. English Learner) is developed in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner, while meeting California state and federal mandates.
Open Access Interactive UDL Companion
The Open Access Interactive UDL Companion, based on CAST’s UDL Guidelines 3.0, provides educators with a dynamic, user-friendly tool that supports the intentional design of flexible learning experiences by offering practical strategies and examples for fostering multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
UDL in Action Videos
Embedded within the UDL Universal and Implementation Toolkit, the UDL in Action video collection brings UDL to life through authentic classroom examples across grade levels, content areas, and learning contexts. Classroom footage, educator commentary, and student reflections show how intentional design can support access, engagement, and learner agency.
IEP Meeting Logistics
This resource offers key strategies on managing the logistics of an effective and student-centered IEP meeting. It covers key aspects such as assigning roles, facilitation strategies, meeting norms, agenda setting, note-taking, and ensuring meaningful participation from all team members. By implementing these best practices, educators and administrators can create an inclusive and productive IEP process that prioritizes collaboration, efficiency, and student success.
Key Component #2: Pathway to High School Graduation (Before the IEP)
Transition planning is essential for guiding a student’s journey from high school to post-secondary life. Review how educators can collaborate with students to craft a vision and explore future possibilities, laying the groundwork for developing the Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
Transition Activities Tracker
The Transition Activities Tracker supports educators in documenting and monitor the implementation of activities as outlined in the Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
Indicator 14 Toolkit
The Indicator 14 Toolkit provides Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with practical tools, templates, and guidance to collect, report, and analyze post-school outcome data for students with IEPs one year after high school exit. Designed for both new and experienced teams, it walks through foundational requirements, survey outreach strategies, and CALPADS reporting to turn outcome data into actionable program improvements.
HQ IEPs Present Levels Packet
The Present Levels Packet is a tool for educators to organize and document a student's current academic and functional performance. This information is crucial for developing an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP), as it guides the creation of measurable goals and the identification of necessary supports and services.
Reclassification Criterion and Related Resources
One-pager detailing the four criteria for reclassifying students from English learner (EL) status to Redesignated Fluent English Proficient (RFEP), including specifics for Dually Identified Students (ELs with Disabilities).
Indicator 12 Training Slides: Ensuring Timely Transitions from Part C to B
Slides to accompany video on Indicator 12 training of the Annual Performance Report. This indicator is key to understanding how Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are promoting timely evaluations for students transitioning from Part C to Part B.
Kindergarten Transition Assessments Training Slides
Slides to accompany video on the required assessment to redetermind education code eligibility when transitioning a child from preschool special education services to kindergarten
Promoting Meaningful Participation
This resource highlights strategies to foster collaboration, engagement, and effective communication during IEP meetings. It provides guidance on setting a positive tone, active listening techniques, managing disagreements, and ensuring all team members—especially parents and students—feel valued and heard.
