Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on a webinar, October 10, 2:30-3:30 (ET). SAPs and SICCs are required to maintain a membership on their panel or council that is at least 50% parents of infants, toddlers, children and/or youth with disabilities with an array of other representatives from … [Read more...]
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The General Supervision Toolkit from NCSI has Launched
NCSI’s General Supervision Toolkit is designed to serve as a general supervision resource hub for states. It includes tools and resources to help strengthen state systems of general supervision and ensure alignment with IDEA requirements. The toolkit features resources from NCSI and other federally funded technical assistance centers as well as the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special … [Read more...]
New “General Soup” podcast! – Integrating Fiscal and Program Planning
In Episode 5 of NCSI's "General Soup" podcast, hosts Sara and Susan speak with Bryan Klimkiewicz and Tom Boudreau from the Connecticut Department of Education about their efforts to better integrate fiscal and program planning. We discuss Bryan and Tom’s leadership in ensuring that fiscal investments are responsive to student needs and create sustainable supports, including Connecticut’s … [Read more...]
NCSI-Archived Webinars Available – Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series – All 5 Sessions
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...]
NCSI Podcast – General Soup: Mail Bag Episode!
This episode of NCSI's "General Soup" podcast is our first-ever Mail Bag Episode! In this episode, Susan and Sara respond to general supervision questions from our listeners including, for example: What does an effective and efficient monitoring system look like? What is the intent of Memo 09-02 and what are examples of effective implementation of the requirement to verify correction of … [Read more...]
New NCSI Podcast: Schools on the Move – Episode 4: Innovation in Education – Why for Students with Disabilities and All Students?
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...]
NCSI Offered an Open Door Series: SSIP Report Writing
NCSI offered three Open Door sessions to discuss each section of the FFY 2020 SSIP report template. This PowerPoint slide deck overviews of each section of the report template, national trends from FFY 2019 SSIP reports, and questions to consider. … [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
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
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 Podcast – General Soup: Measuring Educational Benefit
On this episode of NCSI's "General Soup" podcast, Sara and Susan delve into the topic of Educational Benefit Reviews and hear how three states - California, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania - are incorporating this valuable process into their state monitoring and support systems. You'll also learn about a new RBAS "Fast Five" focused on Educational Benefit Review as well as pick up two new fantastic … [Read more...]
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