National Center for Systemic Improvement

Helping states transform systems to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities

New RBAS Five on State Strategies to Effectively Communicate and Reinforce IDEA Compliance Requirements

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The RBAS team has released a new Fast Five.  This brief outlines five strategies SEAs can take to effectively communicate and reinforce IDEA requirements for LEAs and other stakeholders. These strategies highlight how policies and procedures, technical assistance, and professional learning are critical components of state monitoring activities. Read more and download the fast five here. … [Read more...]

Celebrating the Bureau of Indian Education for Native American Heritage Month

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For Native American Heritage Month, the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) recognizes the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Division of Performance & Accountability and BIE-funded special education staff across the country. Dr. Eugene Thompson, a member of the Navajo Tribe and Supervisory Education Specialist for the BIE IDEA programs, and his staff; who represent various … [Read more...]

Five Ways to Effectively Use Dispute Resolution Data in State General Supervision Systems to Improve Implementation of IDEA

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RBAS has released a new Fast Five Resource! State dispute resolution systems provide a wealth of important information to state educational agencies (SEAs) about local implementation of the IDEA. This resource offers five strategies for effectively using the data generated by a state’s dispute resolution system to improve its implementation of the IDEA, the health of its general supervision … [Read more...]

NCSI-Archived Webinars Available – Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series – All 5 Sessions

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Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series Archives- If you were not able to join us live, we hope this archive is useful. You can now access the recordings and slides from these sessions at the following links: Session 1: Foundational Session - PowerPoint Slides, Recording Session 2: Data Literacy Session - PowerPoint … [Read more...]

New NCSI Podcast: Schools on the Move – Episode 4: Innovation in Education – Why for Students with Disabilities and All Students?

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In this episode, Jana Rosborough, Senior Program Associate at NCSI with WestEd, and Dr. Heather Gomez, Executive Leadership Coach with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools speak with 2020 National Teacher of the Year, Tabatha Rosproy to discuss her leadership, innovation, and impact as an early childhood educator. As the first preschool educator named as the National Teacher of the Year, … [Read more...]

New State Spotlight: Delaware

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The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) aligned their State Systemic Improvement Plan and State Personnel Development Grant initiatives with the goal of creating an effective MTSS infrastructure to achieve improved academic outcomes for students. The improvement work included professional development activities and when the COVID pandemic hit, the team needed to rethink how to support … [Read more...]

New NCSI Podcast: NCSI Podcast: Schools On The Move – Episode 3: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

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In this episode Senior Program Associate Jana Rosborough of NCSI at WestEd and Dr. Annie Sharp, Director of Differentiated Assistance with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, visit Austin, Texas to speak with Universal Design Expert Zach Smith. This episode focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), by discussing how to create inclusive, flexible, culturally responsive classrooms and … [Read more...]

New NCSI Podcast: Schools On The Move – Episode 2: Professional Learning Communities and Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

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In this episode Matt Navo of NCSI at WestEd and Dr. Annie Sharp of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools travel to Arkansas to speak with Darla Sampley, a 5th and 6th Grade Teacher at Spradling Elementary School with Fort Smith Unified School District. The discussion focuses on the impact of professional learning communities and improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Listen to: … [Read more...]

NCSI Webinar Series: Parentally Placed Private School Students with Disabilities

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NCSI Presented:  Parentally Placed Private School Students with Disabilities To meet the requirements of IDEA, every year each LEA must expend a proportionate share of federal IDEA funds on equitable services for parentally placed private school children with disabilities. This series reviews the responsibilities of SEAs for ensuring LEAs implement child find, timely and meaningful consultation … [Read more...]