National Center for Systemic Improvement

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

NCSI Webinar Series – Strategic Resource Management in Response to COVID-19 – Recordings and Slides

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NCSI presented a multi-part webinar series sharing best practices for state special education leaders to make the best use of available resources during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Maintaining the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) through the COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures has challenged many school systems. States are faced with balancing legal … [Read more...]

Webinar: SAP & SICC National Website and Available Resources, April 30

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Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country  on a webinar, April 30, 1:00-2:00 (ET). This webinar will provide you with information about the SAP & SICC national website and available resources, and Role of SAPs & SICCs during COVID-19. The webinar is open to anyone interested in the work of … [Read more...]

NCSI hosts National SEA Convening, over 50 SEAs attended!

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In December 2019, NCSI hosted a national convening for state education agency leaders and staff to discuss transformation priorities for systems improvement. More than 250 people attended the meeting in Phoenix, collaborating with NCSI to: deepen relationships to foster support and communication that increases success in leading systemic improvement; increase collective capacity related to state … [Read more...]

Plan Your Work with a Customizable Fiscal Timeline

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The IDEA Fiscal Timeline is customizable by SEA staff to help them meet the high-stakes fiscal requirements of IDEA. Pre-populated with recommended activities and month-by-month schedules, the tool may be further customized by adding additional fiscal topics and supplemental information such as staff responsibilities and relevant state regulations or procedures. The customized tool serves as a … [Read more...]

Introducing the IDEA Comprehensive Mobile Tool

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Quick & Easy Access to IDEA Part B: Federal Statute & Regulations General Supervision & Monitoring Public Reporting Requirements And more..... all in the palm of your hand Download Now! Step 1: Open the camera on your mobile phone Step 2: Scan your QR code Step 3: Add to the home screen of your mobile device Email ncsi@wested.org for more information … [Read more...]

New SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool

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The purpose of this SSIP Infrastructure Development Rubric and SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool is to support SEA staff involved in the implementation of their SSIP. This tool provides SSIP teams to reflect on the role of infrastructure in their work and recognized their current status in relation to each of the implementation drivers and each Implementation Stage through all the … [Read more...]

New Infographic: IDEA Part B General Supervision Activities – An Integrated Timetable

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This product integrates IDEA Part B APR activities (highlighting the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)) and general supervision activities into one easy quick reference guide. The ‘wheel’ includes annual APR deadlines, SSIP activities, and key timelines associated with the IDEA Part B grant. It may be used to assist a new Part B State Education Agency (SEA) staff to better understand the … [Read more...]

Part C & 619 New TA Opportunities

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The OSEP-funded Early Childhood Technical Assistance (TA) Centers are pleased to announce a variety of new opportunities to build individual and state capacity around implementation of IDEA 0-5. We hope this information will assist you as you consider which TA opportunities best fit your needs and priorities in the foreseeable future. Note: if you are new to your role, there are lots of ongoing … [Read more...]

State Spotlight: Using MTSS Data to Improve Graduation Rates

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To facilitate problem solving within an MTSS, SEAs and LEAs need efficient systems and processes for analyzing and integrating data across initiatives. Creating the infrastructure to support data-based problem solving can be a challenge. This spotlight shares how three states use different approaches to promote data use within an MTSS to improve graduation rates for students with … [Read more...]