State Guidance and Resources on Remote Service Delivery and Distance Learning

ASHA State-by-State compiles state statutes, regulations, and state licensure boards and departments responsible for regulating:

• audiologists
• SLPs
• assistants
• teachers
• early intervention
• telepractice
• insurance requirements for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Guidance and Resources by State

• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Massachussets
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

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Alaska

• Association of Alaska School Boards: Resources for Parents and Educators with Students at Home

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Arizona

• AZ Department of Education:
  • Safe and Healthy Schools
  • Special Educator Resources for Early Childhood Special Education
• ECSE Guidance: Child Outcomes Data Collection and Reporting via TS GOLD

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Arkansas

• AR Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: Alternative Methods of Instruction

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California

• Back to the Classroom: It Takes a Team

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Colorado

• CDERemote Learning Guidance and Supports 2020–2021
• EI Colorado: Training for EI Professionals on Telehealth

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Connecticut

• CT Governor Lamont's Executive Order 70 Waiving Family Cost Participation Fees
• CT Medical Assistance Program Provider Bulletin 2020-16: Remote Early Intervention Treatment Services
• RESC Alliance Resources for Distance Learning

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Delaware

• Colonial School District, New Castle, DE: Little Colonials Learn at Home

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Florida

• FL Office of Early Learning: Virtual Supports and Online Resources

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Georgia

• GA Family Connection Partnership: Keeping All Georgians Safe and Connected
• GA Department of Education: Digital Learning Resources

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Idaho

• Virtual Early Intervention resources for Staff and Providers:
  • ITP Provider and Service Coordinator Checklist
  • Talking Points for State Staff and Contractors
  • Tips for Hosting a Webex Meeting
  • Schedule a Webex Meeting Using Outlook
  • Webex Best Practices and Basic Troubleshooting Steps
  • Scheduling Webex Meetings for Telehealth Contractors
• Virtual Early Intervention resources for Families:
  • Family Flyer
  • Consent for the Use of Virtual Early Intervention
  • Family Technology Questionnaire
  • Home Preparation Checklist for Families
  • How to Join a Webex Meeting
  • Troubleshooting Guide for Families
  • Family Feedback Questionnaire

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Illinois

• IL State Board of Education:
• Early Intervention Training Program:
  • Tips for Aligning the Illinois EI Principles to Live Video Visits (Telehealth)
  • Joint Planning in Preparation for Live Video EI Visits (i.e. Telehealth)
• IL Early Learning Project: Learning at Home During Trying Times

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Kansas

• KS State Department of Education:
  • Continuous Learning Task Force Guidance (see page 46 on Tech Guidance)

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Louisiana

• LA Department of Education: Continuous Education for Students with Disabilities:
  • Pandemic Guidance and Resources
  • Family Toolbox

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Maine

• ME Department of Education:
  • Brighter Days Story: Lillian from LearningWorks Afterschool

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Massachusetts

• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

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Michigan

• MI Deparmtnet of Education:
  • Learning at a Distance Guidance

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Minnesota

• MN Department of Human Services (DHS)
• MN Centers of Excellence: Distance Learning Resources

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Mississippi

• MS Department of Education: Learning-at-Home Resources for Districts

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New Hampshire

• NH Department of Education:
  • Guidance for Extended Emergency Order Remote Instruction and Support
  • Remote Instruction

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New Jersey

• NJ Department of Education: Resources: Continuity of Learning

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New Mexico

• NM Public Education Department:
  • Early Childhood Education

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New York

• NY State Education Department: Educator Resources
• NY Lawyers for the Public Interest: Special Education Remote Learning Information

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North Carolina

• NC Office of Early Learning: Remote Learning

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North Dakota

• ND Department of Public Instruction:
  • Distance Learning
  • District Distance Learning Plan

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Oregon

• OR Department of Education:
  • Planning for the 2021–22 School Year

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Pennsylvania

• EITA PA: Professionals (Includes Resources to Support Tele-Intervention)

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Rhode Island

• RIDE:

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South Carolina

• SC Remote Learning: Support for Remote Learners: Digital Teaching and Learning Resources

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

• TN Department of Education:
  • Developmental Delay Evaluation Guidance (2018)

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Texas

• TX Education Agency:

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Vermont

• Family Resources: VT Early Learning Standards and Core Domains of Learning

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Washington

• WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:
  • Provision of Services to Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs During a School Facility Closure

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West Virginia

• WV Department of Education:
  • Screen-Free Family Engagement Opportunities Families Can Do with Children in Pre-K - 5th Grade

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Wisconsin

• WI Department of Public Instruction:
  • Providing Related Services via Teleservice
  • District Planning and Implementation Resources for Continuity of Learning

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Wyoming

• WY Department of Education:
  • Wyoming State Plan for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund

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