Read the latest data-use spotlight to learn how North Carolina created and used a local education agency self-assessment to target professional learning to meet the needs of local contexts and improve graduation rates. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
Maryland Develops a Process for State Knowledge Utilization Spotlight
Selecting and implementing evidence-based practices in mathematics is a critical step toward improving outcomes for students with disabilities. In order to increase the proficiency of students with disabilities in third through fifth grade, the state of Maryland developed a process that when supported with effective coaching ensures high fidelity of EPBs. This state spotlight will focus on two … [Read more...]
Pacific Entities, U.S. Territories, and Bureau of Indian Education Participate in a Technical Assistance Meeting After the 2017 Office of Special Education Programs Leadership Conference
This article spotlights the rich discussions and sharing that occurred at a meeting of the pacific entities, U.S. territories, and BIE following the OSEP Leadership Conference. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
Nevada Develops a Communication Protocol to Connect Stakeholders to Initiatives
Data show that effective and ongoing communication and evaluation can have a positive impact on local and statewide systems change. This state spotlight describes how the Nevada Department of Education used a communication protocol to support implementation of the SSIP. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
Just Released: Wins and Hiccups: A Collaborative Implementation Problem-Solving Guide for SSIP Teams
The purpose of this guide is to support state teams in implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to consider both their successes and challenges to inform continuous improvement. See the full guide here … [Read more...]
Arizona Uses Data to Maximize the Use of Funding
Enforcing the regulations that require maximal use of Medicaid funds has been particularly challenging when providing early intervention services in states where Medicaid uses clinic rates that are lower than the natural environment rates covered by state or federal Part C funds. Read how Arizona improved the access to and the use of all available funds. See all of the State Spotlights in the … [Read more...]
West Virginia increases graduation rates for students with disabilities.
Students with disabilities graduate from high school at lower rates than peers without disabilities. The West Virginia Department of Education aimed to improve school and local education agency access to and use of data to increase graduation rates for students with disabilities. Read how West Virginia piloted the GRADUATION 20/20 initiative and is working toward closing the graduation gap for … [Read more...]
Louisiana creates opportunities for schools to improve instructional decisions.
The Louisiana Department of Education sought a measurement approach that resulted in accurate and reliable information on student progress and outcomes, yet respected local control over the choice of formative assessment tools. This state spotlight presents initial findings from piloting a categorical data analysis approach to improve student outcomes. See all of the State Spotlights in the … [Read more...]
New NCSI Spotlights: States in Action!
States are employing innovative strategies to implement, evaluate, and refine their SSIPs and to measure progress toward SiMR outcomes. In the newest NCSI State Spotlight, Iowa describes how the state boosts buy-in for a state assessment system with novel strategies. Click here to read more. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
NCSI is offering a new tool for Checking for Alignment in Every Student Succeeds Act Plans and State Systemic Improvement Plans
This tool is intended to support State Education Agencies (SEAs) and their stakeholders, as they work to develop state plans pursuant to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and ensure these plans lead to better outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities. The tool prompts deeper thinking about the ways a state’s ESSA Plan can help improve achievement and outcomes for students … [Read more...]