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Office of Special Education Programs U.S. Department of Education Technical Assistance Network

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) funds a technical assistance (TA) network to support the implementation of the Individuals with...

Foundational Literacy for Families: Early Writing

Writing through the early years is complex. Children must have plenty of opportunities to explore both the concept that they can control and create...

CodePen: A Coding Playground for Your Advanced Learner

Are you teaching digital coding and need a resource to put your class on the next level?  Do you have a student that is ready to advance their...

CommonLit Tutorial

Look no further if you're looking for quality, rigorous, and standards-based texts for literacy instruction! CommonLit provides...

CommonLit: An Online Library of Free Texts

CommonLit provides instructional materials to support literacy development aimed at students in grades 5-12. Included in their library are short...

Class Dojo Creating a Community

Class Dojo is an excellent tool for teachers, parents, and students. This short video will give you a feel for some of the Class Dojo features...

Foundational Literacy for Families: Early Reading

Learning to read is fundamental to children’s success in school, and the process of developing emergent literacy skills related to future reading...

Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education - Newsletters

The newsletters from the Indiana Department of Health's Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education contain helpful information for educators and...

The Importance of Read Alouds for Middle Schoolers

Should read-alouds happen with kids once they are reading on their own? Please join us to discuss the why and how of reading aloud to middle...

Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers

What do parents and families need to know about ChatGPT? This article and video from Common Sense Media provide basic information about this tool,...

How to Help Kids Balance Phones and Screens with Sleep

This blog post from Common Sense Media offers ideas for helping children manage technology to ensure they get enough sleep each night.

The Insider's Guide to School

This guide for parents and families offers ideas for staying connected to your child's school. It is available in both English and Spanish.

The Smart Talk

Do you need support with helping your family set rules for digital safety? The Smart Talk helps support these discussions by providing a series of...

Advice for Excelling in Online Learning

This blog post, written by a former online student, details tips and ideas for excelling in a virtual space.

Imagination Library Family Resources for Children Born in 2024

Each month, Imagination Library mails participating children a free book. To support a love of reading and increase enjoyment, these family guides...

Week of the Young Child Activity and Resource Guide

Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) designed...

Blended Learning: Why, How, What with Dr. Catlin Tucker

This session will define blended learning and present the taxonomy of blended learning models. Participants will explore the value of a shift from...

Kindergarten Readiness Overview

Information to support families around the topic of kindergarten readiness.

Getting Started with the Indiana Learning Lab Parent and Family Support Hub

This video tutorial provides an introduction for parents and families looking to use the Indiana Learning Lab to support their students. Educators...

Setting Your Child Up For Success

Setting your child up for learning success starts with building attendance and routines. We'll talk about why showing up now matters and simple...