#HereToHelp Resources for Professionals
General Resources for Remote Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced educators to quickly move from face-to-race instruction to remote learning environments. For students with disabilities, there may be barriers to accessing learning content in this remote environment. We have curated resources from various sources that are designed to help educators create accessible learning environments to ensure that they are able meet the unique learning needs of every student in their classroom.
| Teaching Special Education Online During COVID-19 (CEC) | The Council for Exceptional Children offers this webinar, delivered by veteran online instructors, who share strategies for adapting lessons to this new format. Learn simple, impactful tips, as well as resources and tools that are available. |
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| FERPA & Virtual Learning Webinar and other Resources | The Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has created a webinar and other resources in response to the questions received about FERPA and distance learning. |
| Moving to Online/Home Instruction | The Teaching All Learners Center at OCALI offers this Q&A document around transitioning to home-based, online learning. |
| Taking Control of Your Data Privacy | Check out this TED Talk on data privacy by Linnette Attai. |
| Joint Guidance on the Application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) | This guidance document offers information on the application of FERPA and HIPAA to student health records. |
| FERPA and Virtual Learning | This technical assistance list identifies resources that may be helpful around virtual learning. |
| eLearning SETDA | The State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has curated resources to support elearning. |
| eLearning SETDA Accessibility Resources | SETDA shares resources to support students with IEPs and how to create and curate accessible educational materials. |
| OCR Webinar: Online Education and Website Accessibility | The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) offers this short webinar on online education and website accessibility. |