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...]
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Creating Authentic Partnerships with Historically Marginalized Families and Other Stakeholders: Embracing an Equity Mindset
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...]
Recent Webinar: Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices
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...]
NCSI Awarded Martha J Fields Award of Excellence!
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...]
Webinar – Considerations for the Fall: Applying The Essential Elements of Data Literacy to Respond to Student and System Needs
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
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...]
State-by-State Links to COVID-19 Guidance and Plans
This chart provides a state-by-state listing of COVID-19 Education & Special Education Resources, School Reopening Plans, Summer Plans/Extended Services, and Continuity of Learning Plans. This data will be updated regularly as states make new information available on their websites or release new plans. If you have links to add or change please email ncsi@wested.org to share the updated … [Read more...]
NCSI Webinar Series – Strategic Resource Management in Response to COVID-19 – Recordings and Slides
NCSI presented a multi-part webinar series sharing best practices for state special education leaders to make the best use of available resources during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Maintaining the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) through the COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures has challenged many school systems. States are faced with balancing legal … [Read more...]
NCSI hosts National SEA Convening, over 50 SEAs attended!
In December 2019, NCSI hosted a national convening for state education agency leaders and staff to discuss transformation priorities for systems improvement. More than 250 people attended the meeting in Phoenix, collaborating with NCSI to: deepen relationships to foster support and communication that increases success in leading systemic improvement; increase collective capacity related to state … [Read more...]
Plan Your Work with a Customizable Fiscal Timeline
The IDEA Fiscal Timeline is customizable by SEA staff to help them meet the high-stakes fiscal requirements of IDEA. Pre-populated with recommended activities and month-by-month schedules, the tool may be further customized by adding additional fiscal topics and supplemental information such as staff responsibilities and relevant state regulations or procedures. The customized tool serves as a … [Read more...]
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