With the goal of helping educators and policymakers use data and evidence to improve student outcomes, we are pleased to share the following REL Northwest research and resources.
Disruptions caused by COVID-19 can be especially challenging for students with autism. Adding to the stress, the parents/caregivers of students with autism may find themselves acting as their child’s special education teacher (often with little to no preparation or training). On our blog, Aleksandra Hollingshead, University of Idaho associate professor and REL Northwest Governing Board member, describes three ways education leaders can support the families of students with autism during school closures.
Native students are eligible for unique educational supports from various programs. However, many Native students do not receive the services they need and qualify for—simply because they are not identified as Native. This video—created in collaboration with the Northwest Tribal Educators Alliance—explains how the proper identification of Native students by school systems is critical for ensuring appropriate program funding, upholding treaty obligations, and tracking student achievement. It also describes ways to create school- or districtwide engagement plans for reaching out to Native families and caregivers.
REL Northwest’s goal is to deepen collaboration and evidence use among educators and policymakers on important educational issues identified by stakeholders across the Northwest region. Together, we are putting research into action.
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This newsletter was prepared under Contract ED-IES-17-C-0009 by Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest, administered by Education Northwest. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of IES or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
