In a situation without a medical need, administrators must explore least restrictive environment issues, transition skills and social-emotional learning.

Many students need additional support and instruction on how to wear their masks appropriately throughout the school year.

IEP team may need to work with other departments to ensure that students have the technology they need to receive free appropriate public education.

IDEA requires that IEPs for older students include services designed to move special education students successfully to post-school settings.

Students have had to get used to seeing someone's face in front of them on a screen, as well as seeing their own faces, says one special education teacher.

If a student with a disability was receiving general education instruction for 50% of the day prior to the pandemic, they should still get general education instruction for 50% of the day.

Engagement increased in classes where general education and special education teachers planned together and taught together.

2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but teachers have widely been acknowledged for their creativity and commitment to students amidst all the sudden changes.