Event Date:
October 18, 2024 - October 20, 2024

IRIS will host an exhibit booth at the immersive three-day ASCD Leadership Summit. IRIS will disseminate information about the center and its resources for curriculum leaders.  

Event Date:
August 22, 2024 - August 27, 2024

Do you support new teachers or provide ongoing professional learning? Are you interested in learning how to effectively use the IRIS Center’s free online resources to do so? If so, join our hour-long webinar this month! During this webinar, we will:  Share a variety of FREE IRIS resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices that[…..]

Event Date:
July 15, 2024 - July 17, 2024

Come by Booth 611 at the UNITED Conference to learn about our free online resources for professional development!

Event Date:
April 23, 2024 - May 8, 2024

Do you use IRIS resources to plan or deliver professional development at the school, district, or state level? If so, learn how to effectively connect IRIS content to professional development objectives to maximize the IRIS experience for your educators. This spring, we are offering an hour-long webinar on four different dates for your convenience. During[…..]

Event Date:
April 9, 2024 - April 11, 2024

We hope to see you at the Florida DCDT 2024 Annual VISIONS Conference – 30th Anniversary, in Orlando, FL, April 9-11. Be sure to drop by the vendor displays in the Lobby to meet our IRIS representatives and chat about everything happening at our center!  For more information, visit the FL DCDT website. Also, please join us for our presentation.[…..]

Event Date:
March 13, 2024 - March 16, 2024

We hope to see you at the CEC 2024 Special Education Convention & Expo in San Antonio, TX, March 13–16. Be sure to drop by the Exhibit Hall to meet our IRIS representatives and chat about everything happening at our center! For more information, visit the CEC Convention website. March 14 1:00 pm Presentation Supporting Professional Development Providers with[…..]

Event Date:
November 6, 2023

IRIS Priority Practice Series #3: Universal Design for Learning  This Prep Talk will highlight CAST and IRIS resources about the Universal Design for Learning framework.  When: 1 pm ET/noon CT, Monday, November 6, 2023  Learn more about Universal Design for Learning: Check out the CAST website for more information on the Universal Design for Learning framework[…..]

Event Date:
October 12, 2023

IRIS Priority Practice Series #2: Secondary Transition  This Prep Talk will highlight NTACT:C and IRIS resources about effective transition practices to support post-secondary success.   When: 1 pm ET/noon CT, Thursday, October 12, 2023  Learn more about OSEP’s new initiative:  Expect, Engage, and Empower: Successful Transitions for All Register Here:  https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlc-qqqjgrG9Tm7x98EsvCUWXPu3hxry32  Session experts: Mary Morningstar and Deanne Unruh,[…..]

Event Date:
September 22, 2023

When: 1 pm ET/noon CT, Friday, September 22, 2023 IRIS Priority Practice Series #1: Positive Supports for Behavior and Discipline This Prep Talk will highlight resources from PBIS, Ci3T, and IRIS that align with recent OSEP guidance on positive and proactive approaches to discipline. Session experts: Heather George, Center on PBIS; Kathleen Lane, Ci3T; Joey[…..]

Event Date:
October 30, 2023 - November 2, 2023

2023 TED Conference October 30 – November 2 Conference Theme: Seas the Day: Progress Waits for No One We hope you can join us at the 2023 TED Conference in Long Beach, CA, October 30-November 2. Don’t pass up these opportunities to learn about the exciting new and updated IRIS resources to support your teacher preparation[…..]