Resources

This webpage contains resources to help states and communities take advantage of the best available evidence to prevent violence. These documents cover a variety of topics impacting young people and families, including:  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  Child Abuse and Neglect  Intimate Partner Violence  Sexual Violence  Suicide  Youth Violence  Frequently asked questions and tips on implementing Resources for ...

This infographic shares outcomes from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The infographic discusses substance use, substance use disorders, mental health issues, suicidality, and perceived recovery from substance use or mental health issues among the non-institutionalized population aged 12 or older in the United States. Learn ...

SAMHSA released reports and detailed tables from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The materials present nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental health treatment among the civilian, noninstitutionalized ...

The report (PDF, 17 pages) describes effective strategies for collaborating with community-based organizations at the state and local levels for program implementation. The report includes examples of collaborations between local education agencies and community-based organizations. The report is designed for state coordinators for homeless education, local homeless education liaisons, and ...

This playbook (PDF, 8 pages) identifies evidence-based workforce development strategies that state and local governments—leveraging support from the American Rescue Plan—are using to strengthen their workforces, grow their economies, and address barriers for underserved workers, including community college students (PDF, 8 pages). Learn more (PDF, 8 pages).  ...

This guide offers step-by-step instructions for implementing multi-tiered systems of support in reading (MTSS-R). The guide supports in developing and implementing a dynamic school MTSS-R action plan to increase staff’s knowledge of and capacity to use evidence-based instructional strategies and support school-wide implementation of MTSS-R. Learn more.  ...

This policy memo (PDF, 24 pages) outlines critical policy levers that states should consider through the Perkins V state planning process (PDF, 3 pages). This memo will help state leaders create and expand policies within their Perkins V state plans to improve the quality of Career and Technical Education (CTE) ...

This article shares resources to help with housing, healthcare, or food access needs for young people and adults experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Learn more. 

This resource (PDF, 7 pages) highlights OSEP-funded centers that help support the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and provide technical assistance (TA) services to families, schools, districts, and states. The document outlines:  Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) centers  Parent Training and Information centers  Educational Technology, Media, and Materials centers  Personnel ...

This webpage shares warning signs that a child may be involved in cyberbullying and offers tips to educators on preventing and addressing cyberbullying. Learn more.