National Center for Systemic Improvement

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

Webinar: Leveraging American Rescue Plan (ARP) Resources in Response to COVID

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On April 28th, 2021 WestEd's Jason Willis and Augustus Mays presented an overview of the provisions of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to NCSI's SEA Leadership Collaborative (SEAL). The webinar entitled Leveraging American Rescue Plan Resources in Response to COVID provided an overview of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) aid package, as well as identified emerging trends that will inform LEA … [Read more...]

Creating Authentic Partnerships with Historically Marginalized Families and Other Stakeholders: Embracing an Equity Mindset

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This resource can be used to think about what changes are needed to create authentic opportunities for partnership that can improve learning conditions and outcomes for historically marginalized populations. Educational systems in this country have been shaped by the influence of White dominant culture, frequently precluding the authentic partnership of families and stakeholders who are vested … [Read more...]

NCSI Awarded Martha J Fields Award of Excellence!

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On Thursday, September 24th 2020, at NASDSE’s 82nd Annual Conference and Business meeting, the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) was awarded the Martha J. Fields Award. This award is presented each year to an individual or organization that has made extraordinary contributions in supporting state special education directors. Recipients are selected by the NASDSE Board of … [Read more...]

Webinar – Considerations for the Fall: Applying The Essential Elements of Data Literacy to Respond to Student and System Needs

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About this session What impact has school closure and disruption to instruction had on student learning? What data can be used to help plan instruction that will meet all student’s needs and support decision-making for system-wide changes? Educators, district leaders and State Education Agencies (SEAs) are asking these question as they prepare to re-open schools after months of limited … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]