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IEL Supports Parent Leaders’ call for healthy, equitable, and quality education

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, IEL Leaders, Local/State Government, Policy/Legislation, Resources / Mia Perry

On Monday, July 20th, a group of national parent leader organizations released a letter to education leaders and policymakers laying out their clear guidelines for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. In order to safely and equitably resume schooling in the fall amidst the current global pandemic, health and safety must be a priority – for […]

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Discussing Systemic Racism and Supporting Youth of Color

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, IEL Leaders, Resources / Mia Perry

On Tuesday, June 30th, IEL’s Y-TAC hosted a “Discussion on Systemic Racism and Supporting Youth of Color” as part of Y-TAC’s Virtual Network series of peer-to-peer conversations for VR professionals. Their special guest Hasan Davis joined the discussion to talk about experiences of systemic racism that youth of color with disabilities regularly encounter and implications

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Two older youth, both white males and one in a wheelchair, sit at a table looking over schoolwork together.

The 2019 Youth Transition Report: Outcomes for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities

Resources / Mia Perry

The 2019 Youth Transition Report: Outcomes for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities, published by IEL, presents data that underscore the gap between youth with disabilities and those without.

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Two officials in rural Appalachia unveil new development plans in front of local press and community members.

A Playbook for Promoting Prosperity in Rural Places

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Policy/Legislation, Resources / Mia Perry

Since November 2016, there has been heightened national interest in and action on the education and economic issues inhibiting prosperity in rural places.

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A group of community college students in Appalachia gather outside on campus.

Postsecondary Partnerships Open Doors & Change Futures in Appalachia

Events, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

The IEL-coordinated Appalachian Higher Education Network released a report that tells the story of collaboration between education and workforce development institutions in Appalachia.

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A young man with Down Syndrome in a white button-down shirt and tie works at his desk in an office.

What School Leaders Can Do to Prepare Youth with Disabilities for Work

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Policy/Legislation, Resources / Mia Perry

What School Leaders Need to Know, a new policy brief just issued by IEL, provides important information about the changing legal landscape affecting the preparation of youth with disabilities for work.

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Department of Labor Report Highlights IEL’s Youth Transition Work

Federal Government, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, IEL Leaders, Local/State Government, Policy/Legislation, Resources / Mia Perry

The Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Council of State Governments and National Conference of State Legislatures, released a report based on the career development work of IEL and it’s partners.

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A young woman holds up three hundred-dollar bills in one hand and a calculator with three dollar signs displayed in the other hand. She stands in front of a chalkboard with the words "student loans" and many symbols, calculations, and other text.

New Resources Help Youth Build Financial Skills

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released two new briefs to improve youth financial capability. One brief focuses on what families can do and the other brief is targeted directly to young people.

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New GW Program to Infuse Guideposts in Special Ed Masters

Resources / Mia Perry

The George Washington University received grant for a master’s program to help students with brain injury and autism, which meets the IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth’s Guideposts for Success.

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Two college students, one of whom uses a wheelchair, study in their school's library.

How Colleges Can Develop Students’ Personal Competencies

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

Many students enter postsecondary education lacking the personal skills and knowledge they need to achieve their education and career goals. A new guide provides strategies for postsecondary professionals to improve student success.

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