NACCTEP Now

Supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs and located at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, the IRIS Center (https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu) develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the education of all students, particularly struggling learners and those with disabilities. These resources, designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap, are intended for use in college teacher preparation programs, in professional development (PD) activities for practicing professionals, and by independent learners. The array of IRIS resources includes modules, case studies, information briefs, course/PD activities, parent tip sheets, a high-leverage practices alignment tool, and an online glossary of disability-related terms as well as supporting products to enhance IRIS use in coursework and PD activities.