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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...]

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...]

Recent Webinar: Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices

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Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices December 8th, 1:00 pm Eastern Is it challenging to keep students focused and engaged in distance learning environments? Are students overwhelmed and struggling with managing their workload? Join this webinar to learn how teachers can use the high-leverage practices to meet the needs of all students with … [Read more...]

Pursuing Equity for Black Students in K-12 Education: Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability – Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series – Foundational Session

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NCSI Kicked off 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  Foundational Session on How Systems Got Here This foundational series took place November 10, 2020. The session recording and slide deck are available on the NCSI Pursuing Equity … [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...]

Upcoming Webinar: SAP & SICC- Orientation of New Members, September 30

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Orienting New Members to SAP & SICC, September 30 Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on a webinar, September 30, 1:00-2:00 (ET). Orienting new members to your panel or council is an important function to ensure that SAPs and SICCs effectively carry out their duties. Join other SAP and SICC … [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 Commitment to Combat Systemic Racism for Students with Disabilities

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We are in the midst of two pandemics: a health pandemic in the form of COVID-19, and a social justice pandemic in the form of deep-seated and pervasive systemic racism. NCSI has been working actively since early March to support educators, families, and policymakers to respond to the crisis that the coronavirus is wreaking on our educational systems, and we will continue to do so. Herein, we are … [Read more...]