IRIS has nearly 25 years of experience, and our materials are used by roughly two million educators per year. With IRIS, you can expect:
*High-quality resources: Developed in collaboration with experts in the field, IRIS Center resources focus on evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices and allow for next-day classroom implementation.
*Trustworthiness: Located at Vanderbilt University and funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, IRIS has been improving educators' knowledge and skills for nearly a quarter of a century.
*Efficiency: IRIS resources are available anywhere at any time and can be completed at the individual educator’s preferred pace.
*Effectiveness: IRIS Modules have been proven to increase adult learners’ knowledge and skills.
*Flexibility: IRIS resources can be used in a variety of ways to customize professional learning and address schools’ needs based on:
*Purpose: Onboarding, ongoing professional development, or targeted professional learning
*Setting: Whole-group learning, small-group instruction, or professional learning communities
*Role: New teachers, veteran teachers, paraeducators, substitutes, and other school personnel
Additionally, IRIS offers FREE PD Certificates for Educators for many IRIS Modules. These are a great way for educators and other school personnel (e.g., paraeducators, cafeteria staff, substitute teachers) to meet professional development requirements or expand their knowledge.