According to a recent survey, most districts say the pandemic has made offering supports for students with disabilities more or substantially more difficult.
Source: American Institutes for Research (2020). National Survey of Public Education's Response to COVID-19: Spotlight on Students With Disabilities.
82% of districts said it is harder to provide hands-on accommodations and instruction.
73% of districts said it is harder to provide instructional accommodations.
57% of districts said it is harder to engage families for help with IEP requirements.