Event Date:
December 9, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Join IRIS for a concurrent Table Talk session, Leading Professional Learning with IRIS Modules, at Learning Forward’s 2025 Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, December 9 from 12:45–1:45 p.m. Learn about free online resources regarding evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices that can be used for professional and personalized learning activities at the school, district, and[…..]

Event Date:
November 11, 2025 - November 14, 2025

We hope to see you at the Teacher Education Division (TED) Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Join us for one of our presentations: An IRIS Update! Refreshed and Expanded Modules on FBA and BIP Wednesday, November 12, 3:00–3:50 p.m., Roanoke Doctoral Students: Course Planning Using IRIS Resources Thursday, November 13, 2:00–2:50 p.m., Pershing Place West Also, be sure to[…..]

Event Date:
June 2, 2025 - June 11, 2025

Do you support paraeducators or provide ongoing professional learning for this group? Are you interested in learning how to effectively use the IRIS Center’s free online resources to do so? If so, join us for a two-part webinar series that will focus on providing quality professional development for paraeducators in your school or district!   Who: Representatives from[…..]

Event Date:
April 3, 2025 - April 4, 2025

Join us for our session, Hands-On with the IRIS Center: Free Resources and PD for Special Educators, on Thursday, April 3 from 10:00-10:50 ET to learn how to access free IRIS resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies. We encourage you to bring laptops, tablets, or other internet-enabled devices to fully engage in the session.[…..]

Event Date:
March 12, 2025 - March 15, 2025

We hope to see you at the 2025 CEC Annual Convention & Expo!    Stop by our booth in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about IRIS resources, what’s new and coming soon, and our professional development options. And be sure to pick up some IRIS swag.  https://cecconvention.org/

Event Date:
February 21, 2025 - February 23, 2025

Join us at the Virtual NRCP Conference on Saturday, February 22 from 2:30–3:30 CT. In our session, Effective Behavior Strategies: From Prevention to De-Escalation, you will learn about free, user-friendly resources from the IRIS Center that offer next-day strategies to address challenging behaviors. We look forward to seeing you there! https://nrcpara.org/conference/

Event Date:
January 27, 2025 - February 5, 2025

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 one of our hour-long webinars in January or February!   During this webinar, we will:  Share a variety of FREE IRIS resources about evidence-based[…..]

Event Date:
November 5, 2024 - November 8, 2024

IRIS will present at the TED Conference in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Sessions will include:   Have You Seen All of the IRIS Resources? Tools for Organizing Them Across Your Program (November 6, 2024)  All New Resources from the IRIS Center (November 6, 2024)  Listening Session: We Want Your Feedback on IRIS Resources for Doctoral Student Course Development[…..]

Event Date:
November 6, 2024 - November 8, 2024

IRIS will host a booth and present at the Annual Conference of the Council of Administrators of Special Education. The Free Online Resources about Evidence-based Practices for Leading Professional Learning presentation will focus on using IRIS resources to provide professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers and paraprofessionals. It will also explore how[…..]

Event Date:
October 24, 2024 - October 24, 2024

In this session, representatives from the Lead IDEA and IRIS Centers provide helpful tips geared toward principals’ responsibilities and share free online resources for further information and professional development.  https://exceptionalchildren.org/fallPDfair