The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) conducted a series of focused conversations on child assessment with 31 Part C (Infant–Toddler) and Part B-619 (Preschool) program state representatives and NCSI Technical Assistance (TA) Facilitators. The purpose was to learn more about how state early intervention and early childhood programs use measures, tools, and other assessment approaches … [Read more...]
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Early Childhood IDEA Centers On Call
OSEP has released a document meant to help states better understand the content focus of the six TA Centers. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has funded six national TA Centers to respond to requests for technical assistance from state Part C & Part B 619 agencies. The TA Centers focus on distinct but also overlapping areas and are working together to … [Read more...]
Learn how states are using fidelity tools to improve data quality!
To evaluate interim progress toward the SIMR, states require access to high-quality data from LEAs and early intervention service providers, but many states find it difficult to access high-quality data. Concerns about the quality of local data create barriers to effectively evaluating the implementation of the SSIP. Access this resource here.. Read other state spotlights here. … [Read more...]
Alabama produces exciting results for students with disabilities with SSIP implementation!
The Alabama State Department of Education aims to increase the number of students with disabilities who achieve positive post-school outcomes and engage in higher education or competitive employment opportunities. Alabama developed a network of demonstration sites to help support the scale-up of these practices to increase student engagement, improve academic performance, and provide effective, … [Read more...]
Recent NCSI National Webinar: Harnessing the Potential of Multiple Languages and Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Intervention and Special Education
Materials from the December 12, 2017 Webinar are now available in the NCSI Resource Library. Access them here. Description: Young children who are simultaneously or sequentially learning more than one language represent a fast-growing segment of the U.S. population. Early intervention and early childhood programs have the opportunity to develop policies and design services to best support … [Read more...]
Support Models: Matrix and Discussion Guide for K-12th Grade Systems
The purpose of this resource is to help teams ensure that the implemented model of support (e.g., teacher coaching, systems coaching, training) leads to the desired outcomes (e.g., improved teacher practice, improved knowledge of teams on systems change). View the full resource in the NCSI Library: https://ncsi-library.wested.org/resources/205 … [Read more...]
Tennessee Improves the Child Find Process
Read the latest Part C state spotlight to to learn how Tennessee used data to improve the child find process and maximize early intervention outcomes. The state also shares impact data from their work. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
North Carolina Uses Data to Target Improvement Strategies
Read the latest data-use spotlight to learn how North Carolina created and used a local education agency self-assessment to target professional learning to meet the needs of local contexts and improve graduation rates. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
Maryland Develops a Process for State Knowledge Utilization Spotlight
Selecting and implementing evidence-based practices in mathematics is a critical step toward improving outcomes for students with disabilities. In order to increase the proficiency of students with disabilities in third through fifth grade, the state of Maryland developed a process that when supported with effective coaching ensures high fidelity of EPBs. This state spotlight will focus on two … [Read more...]
Pacific Entities, U.S. Territories, and Bureau of Indian Education Participate in a Technical Assistance Meeting After the 2017 Office of Special Education Programs Leadership Conference
This article spotlights the rich discussions and sharing that occurred at a meeting of the pacific entities, U.S. territories, and BIE following the OSEP Leadership Conference. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]