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RIR Scoring Guide Landing Page

RIR Directory documents are provided for each subject area to supply information including answer keys, year of release, and available accommodations.

The Power of Persuasion: How Parents Can Identify and Combat Persuasive Design in Digital Technology

Digital technology uses persuasive design to influence user behavior, often without their awareness. This design employs various tactics, such as...

Kid's Corner: How Screen Time Affects Kids' Sleep

In this article from Hally Health, discover how screen time can negatively affect children's sleep. Screen time suppresses melatonin production and...

How Blue Light Affects Kids' Sleep

Blue light, particularly from electronic screens, can negatively impact children's sleep by suppressing the production of melatonin, the hormone that...

Building Executive Function: Why Play Matters More Than Tech with Mariana Carazo

In a special episode of the ScreenStrong Families podcast, originally shared on Developing Minds, host Mariana Carazo and Mandee Hamann of...

Center for Online Safety

The Center for Online Safety provides a variety of resources for parents to help them manage their children's online activity. These resources...

Impact of Screen Viewing During Early Childhood on Cognitive Development

This resource from The Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development outlines key findings from the GUSTO study in Singapore...

5 Things to Know About Screen Time and Early Childhood

In this article, five key points about the impact of screens on young children are addressed. It states that screen time is linked to developmental...

How Screens and Electronics Impact Kid's Brains

The article from ScreenStrong.org discusses the potential negative impacts of screens on children's brain development, citing studies that link...

Lantern: Texts for Parents

Join WFYI for an insightful presentation on Lantern, a free text messaging service tailored for caregivers from pregnancy to preteen. Discover how...

PBS Kids for Parents: Ready to Learn

PBS KIDS and PBS Kids for Parents aim to support learning for young children across America to help children reach their full potential. Learn about...

Leave a Footprint Worth Following

In this quick 20-min session, Kyle Kline, Coordinator of Digital Learning at Twin Lakes School Corporation, will share how to make sure your online...

Case Conferences: Specially Designed Instruction Checklist

Preparing for case conferences requires an incredible amount of organization and prep work. Use this resource from the Indiana Department of...

Case Conferences: IEP Goal Development Checklist

Preparing for case conferences requires an incredible amount of organization and prep work. Use this resource from the Indiana Department of...

3 Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Online Students

If your child is newly enrolled in a virtual school, and it’s back-to-school season, it can be overwhelming for parents. Join Matt White, Digital...

Four Back-to-School Tips for Parents

As summer ends and children return to school, these tips will help children make a good first impression and build strong relationships at school.

Back-to-School Tips for Families

Check out these tips for helping your child have a great start to the school year from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Navigating the Course: Finding Your Way Through Indiana's Special Education Rules

The purpose of Navigating the Course is to provide an overview and a practical resource to help parents, advocates, school personnel, and students...

IEP Tip Sheet: An Overview of the IEP

The IEP Tip Sheet provides a comprehensive overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, detailing essential elements such as...

Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions (Video)

Nearly three in four teens use AI companions, with half using them regularly. This trend highlights the importance of AI literacy to help kids...