During the MISIC Quarterly Meeting in April, we shared about the IRIS Center and the resources they have available for professional development. Here is their most recent newsletter with some updated information.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the IRIS Center. We are proud to celebrate a quarter century of supporting educators with high-quality, trusted resources designed to improve educational outcomes for all students. This milestone would not be possible without the continued support of our partners, collaborators, and educators like you. And we look forward to building on this work together in the years ahead.
This spring, we are thrilled to announce changes to IRIS Modules, updated resources, and upcoming webinars. We have also included 2025 highlights to celebrate another stellar year.
Change to IRIS Modules
Based on user feedback, we have made changes to IRIS Module landing pages. Initially, it was confusing as to how to earn a PD certificate for the completion of a module. Now our landing pages require you to choose a pathway—Module Only or Module with PD Certificate—prior to reviewing any content.
Note: Learners who choose the Module with PD Certificate path will be directed to set up an account or log in to their existing account.
Updated Resources
Newly revised module:
- Early Childhood Behavior Management: Developing and Teaching Rules—In this module, you will find:
- Updated content and research findings
- New practitioner audio clips with a kindergarten teacher who shares practical advice for developing, displaying, and reinforcing classroom rules, along with tips for communicating these rules with families
Coming soon:
- Secondary Transition: Interagency Collaboration—In this revised module, you will find:
- Greatly revised content and updated research findings
- New expert audio interviews on the individuals and groups involved in interagency collaboration, the importance of building community partnerships, tips for promoting seamless transitions, and more
- New practitioner audio clips with a transition coordinator and transition consultant who offer practical insights on supports, collaboration, and transition planning for students with disabilities
- Secondary Transition: Person-Centered Transition Planning—In this module with a slightly new name, you will find:
- Greatly revised content and updated research findings
- Expanded content on self-determination
- New expert audio interviews on the benefits of person-centered planning for students and educators, fostering self-determination skills, using transition assessments to develop postsecondary goals, engaging families throughout the process, and more
- New practitioner audio clips with a transition coordinator who discusses how students can use self-determination to pursue careers aligned with their interests and how to meaningfully involve families in the transition process
- New audio interview with a high school student who shares how he takes a leadership role in his IEP meetings