The webinars in this series highlight important and emerging special education policies and how to apply them within Iowa schools. Participants will also have opportunities to ask questions with team members from the Department's Division of Special Education.

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Join the webinars on Zoom using passcode 431127. No registration is required. The link remains the same each session.

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Upcoming Dates & Topics

The time for all webinars in the Policy & Practice Webinar Series is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

  • Oct. 8, 2025:  Accessible Educational Materials and Assistive Technology on the IEP - Provides an overview of assistive technology (AT) and accessible educational materials (AEM) in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Participants will gain an understanding of the concepts, policy and case law that shape the use of AT and AEM in schools. The session highlights essential components to include in the IEP, offers practical examples across disciplines and emphasizes accurate documentation to support student success. The webinar is organized into three sections: access and participation, policy guidance, and practical guidance for AT and AEM within ACHIEVE, with opportunities for participant questions.
  • Nov. 12, 2025:  Secondary Transition (with Work-based Learning content) and Four Plus Programming
  • Dec. 10, 2025:  Unique Placements (Out-of-State and Residential, PMIC)
  • Jan. 14, 2026: Behavior and Discipline
  • Feb. 11, 2026: Connecting Alternate Assessment (DLM) to Instruction & Licensure
  • March 11, 2026:  Extended School Year (ESY)
  • April 8, 2026: FAPE - Special Requests
  • May 13, 2026: Dispute Resolution
  • June 10, 2026: End of Year Program Evaluation (ACHIEVE) and Year-to-Year Data Comparison
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Previous Webinar Recordings & Materials

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