Considerations for Supporting a Successful Start to the 2020-2021 School Year for Students with Disabilities

This document outlines two important things to consider as students return to school: learning considerations for individual students and student groups; and legal considerations for meeting the needs of students, including those with disabilities as indicated by IDEA. The authors flag important aspects as state education agencies (SEAs) cope with a continuity of equitable learning opportunities, including services deliver in person, through distance learning, and via blended approaches.