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NCSI-Archived Webinar Available – Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series – Session 1: Foundational Session

June 9, 2022 By Tanner Petry

Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series - Session 1: Foundational Session. If you were not able to join us on Tuesday, we hope this archive is useful. You can now access the recording and/or slides from this session at the following links: TLC Session 1: Foundational Session - PowerPoint Materials TLC Session 1: … [Read more...]

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2022 Thought Leaders Conversation Series: Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Disability

May 18, 2022 By Tanner Petry

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What is this TLC Series?* This free webinar series will focus on elevating equity in opportunity and achievement for students with disabilities or who may have disabilities and who are English learners. The series is aimed at SEA staff (within special education and beyond). NCSI also welcomes all interested stakeholders, including other state agency staff, representatives of parent and … [Read more...]

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Upcoming SAP SICC Webinar – April 27 – What the ICC and Panel Members should know about a System of Special Education General Supervision

April 15, 2022 By Tanner Petry

Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on April 27, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (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...]

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NCSI Podcast – General Soup – Episode 3: Mail Bag Episode!

January 10, 2022 By Tanner Petry

Episode 3 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...]

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New NCSI Podcast: Schools on the Move – Episode 4: Innovation in Education – Why for Students with Disabilities and All Students?

January 5, 2022 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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NCSI Offered an Open Door Series: SSIP Report Writing

November 18, 2021 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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New NCSI Podcast: NCSI Podcast: Schools On The Move – Episode 3: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

November 5, 2021 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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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).

September 21, 2021 By Tanner Petry

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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...]

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New NCSI Podcast: Schools On The Move – Episode 2: Professional Learning Communities and Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

September 8, 2021 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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NCSI Podcast – General Soup – Episode 2: Measuring Educational Benefit

August 26, 2021 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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