COVID-19 Resources Special Education

COVID-19 Resources for Special Education

This page contains the most recent information available on how the 2019 Novel Coronavirus is affecting students with disabilities in Oregon. Please email us with any questions. If you have an urgent health need, please contact your local health department or health care provider.

Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide School Closure for Students in Oregon For Rest of School Year

Read the release from Wednesday, April 8.

School Leaders and Special Education Directors

EI/ECSE Resources

Informational Links

Graduation Pathways 2020

Mental Health, Physical Health, and Social Support

Parents, Families, and Caregivers

Resources for Companion Guidance to Ready Schools, Safe Learners and Comprehensive Distance Learning

Related Services

Occupational Therapy in Oregon Schools [pdf, 218KB]
Physical Therapy in Oregon Schools [pdf, 213KB]
Nursing in Oregon Schools [pdf, 411KB]

Additional Resources

Questions to Consider when Reviewing IEPs for the 2020-21 School Year [pdf, 595KB]
Child Find Manual [docx, 629KB] (includes information on coding for when initial evaluation timeline not met)
Plan Instruction and Activities Related to Student Goals FAQ [pdf, 636KB]
COVID-19 FAQ: [pdf, 421KB] Supporting Students with Complex Needs April 9, 2020, released by the Texas Education Agency, has hands-on, non-digital activities to support student learning in the home during school closures.