Indiana Disproportionality Resource Center: Indiana University Bloomington

Center on Education and Lifelong Learning Indiana Disproportionality Resource Center

The Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL) Indiana Disproportionality Resource Center (IDRC) supports schools and districts in meeting federal and state requirements related to disproportionality in special education. As a project within the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning, IDRC provides data analysis, consultation, and technical assistance to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) ensure appropriate identification, placement, and disciplinary practices consistent with Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) regulations. Districts may contract directly with CELL for IDRC services.

IDRC also conducts Policy and Procedures Reviews to help districts evaluate alignment with federal and state regulations and strengthen effective, compliant practices.

CELL’s IDRC supports districts in reviewing and interpreting their data to monitor patterns in identification, placement, and discipline. IDRC provides tools and consultation to help LEAs understand required federal calculations, interpret results, and maintain compliance with IDEA.

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CELL’s IDRC assists district teams in conducting success gaps analyses and in using tools from Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and IDC to identify contributing factors to disproportionality. IDRC guides teams through structured analysis and action planning to strengthen appropriate identification and instructional practices.

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CELL's IDRC provides training and consultation on evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices that support accurate referral, appropriate placement decisions, and positive outcomes for all students.

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Collection and Use of Disaggregated Data

Success Gaps Analysis

Evidence-Based Instructional and Behavioral Practices

Indiana Disproportionality Resource Center resources