Supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), and located at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, the IRIS Center develops and disseminates online open educational resources (OERs) about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices for use in college teacher preparation programs, professional development, and independent learning activities. IRIS offers thousands of free online resources that:
* Are appropriate for every educator, including K-12 general and special education teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff (e.g., substitutes, bus drivers, hallway/cafeteria/playground monitors)
*Are carefully scaffolded to provide in-depth knowledge through engaging and interactive content
*Are accessible anywhere at any time
*Allow for self-guided, self-paced individualized learning
*Cover relevant topics, such as behavior management, Universal Design for Learning, differentiated instruction, English learners
*Offer numerous resources for working with students with disabilities (e.g., IEPs, accommodations, and related services).