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Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on September 28, 2:00-3:30 (ET).

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The purpose of SAPs and SICCs is to provide state education agencies and lead agencies with the authentic voice of stakeholders to advise and/or assist in a state’s effort to serve children with disabilities and their families. Join other SAP and SICC members throughout the country to share your experiences and to learn about lessons gathered over the past 18 months of SAPs and SICCs dealing with … [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 Podcast – General Soup – Episode 2: Measuring Educational Benefit

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On Episode 2 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...]

Meeting The Needs of Highly Impacted Student Populations: Supporting Evidence

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In April 2021, as part of a national convening hosted by the US Department of Education, the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI)  was asked to identify key considerations for learning acceleration and recovery as part of enrichment efforts this summer (2021) and beyond. Four big concepts were identified by NCSI and then discussed by interested participants. In this resource "Meeting … [Read more...]

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...]

Best Practices of SAPs and SICCs, April 29, 2021

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Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on April 29, 12:30-2:00 (ET). The purpose of SAPs and SICCs is to provide state education agencies and lead agencies with the authentic voice of stakeholders to advise and/or assist in a state’s effort to serve children with disabilities and their families. Join other … [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 Podcast – General Soup – Episode 1: Developing a Recipe for Systems Improvement in South Carolina

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Join Beckie Davis, Director of the Office of Special Education Services, and Dr. Nicole Adams, Assistant Director of the Office of Special Education Services in South Carolina as they talk with Susan and Sara about their journey to move South Carolina towards a more results-driven accountability and supports system. Find out what out what everyone’s favorite soups are, too. This episode also … [Read more...]

Thought Leader Conversation Series – Feb 16th – Stakeholder and Family Engagement

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NCSI continues the New Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series Pursuing Equity for Black Students in K12 Education:  Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series Stakeholder and Family Engagement Session February 16, 2021, 3:30–5:00pm ET Register Here:  https://wested.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uzCsgkZ6RnuNkPWowT9JPQ NCSI TLC: A Session on … [Read more...]

Authentic Stakeholder Engagement for SAPs and SICCs, January 28, 2021

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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, January 28, 1:00-2:00 (ET). The purpose of SAPs and SICCs is to provide state education agencies and lead agencies with the authentic voice of stakeholders to advise and/or assist in a state’s effort to serve children with disabilities and their … [Read more...]