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News & Events

UPDATE: Cancellation of NCSI Cross-State Learning Collaboratives (CSLCs) Spring State Team Co-Leads Meeting

March 6, 2020 By Marcelina Contreras

Flyer for NCSI CSLC Spring event

UPDATE: This Meeting Has Been Canceled.  In accordance with recommendations from local and national authorities regarding slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), NCSI has decided to cancel the CSLC Spring State Team Co-Leads Meeting in Chicago this June 3-4. Information about upcoming virtual engagement options will be shared with CSLC members in the coming weeks. Thank you … [Read more...]

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NCSI hosts National SEA Convening, over 50 SEAs attended!

January 16, 2020 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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Plan Your Work with a Customizable Fiscal Timeline

October 2, 2019 By Tanner Petry

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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Introducing the IDEA Comprehensive Mobile Tool

August 21, 2019 By Tanner Petry

Quick & Easy Access to IDEA Part B: Federal Statute & Regulations General Supervision & Monitoring Public Reporting Requirements And more..... all in the palm of your hand Download Now! Step 1: Open the camera on your mobile phone Step 2: Scan your QR code Step 3: Add to the home screen of your mobile device Email ncsi@wested.org for more information … [Read more...]

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New State Spotlight: Florida Builds Local Data-Use Capacity

August 31, 2018 By Tanner Petry

This state spotlight highlights the Florida Department of Education's strategies to build local data literacy capacity and the positive impacts those efforts had on student outcomes. Access this resource here. Discover other helpful information in the NCSI Resource Library. … [Read more...]

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State Spotlight: Using MTSS Data to Improve Graduation Rates

August 13, 2018 By Tanner Petry

To facilitate problem solving within an MTSS, SEAs and LEAs need efficient systems and processes for analyzing and integrating data across initiatives. Creating the infrastructure to support data-based problem solving can be a challenge. This spotlight shares how three states use different approaches to promote data use within an MTSS to improve graduation rates for students with … [Read more...]

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New Guidance Document: Social & Emotional Practices – Examples of relationship-based practices for working with families

June 8, 2018 By Tanner Petry

This tool includes simple ideas for for early intervention practitioners to use to support the parent-child relationship towards supporting the child’s social and emotional development. Access this resource here. Discover other helpful information in the NCSI Resource Library. … [Read more...]

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New Resource: Three Circles of Evidence-Based Decision Making in Early Childhood

June 8, 2018 By Tanner Petry

This resource presents steps in an evidence-based decision-making process to collect and integrate information from multiple sources. Access this resource here. Discover other helpful information in the NCSI Resource Library. … [Read more...]

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New Tool Available: Part C APR and SSIP Phase III Development and General Supervision Activities: An Integrated Timetable

May 30, 2018 By Tanner Petry

This product is a tool that integrates Part C APR and SSIP Phase III development and general supervision activities into one easy quick reference tool for Part C coordinators and other state leadership staff as they plan out their annual deadlines and key activities. Access this resource here. Discover other helpful information in the NCSI Resource Library. … [Read more...]

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Managing the Implementation Dip – Guiding Questions & Strategies for the State Systemic Improvement Plan Implementation

May 10, 2018 By Tanner Petry

An implementation dip may occur at any point during a change process but particularly when something new is introduced. Anything that requires different skills and understandings is NEW to those who have to implement it. The plan may have been too loosely defined or need more management, results might be poor or unknown, and momentum may have been lost. What often happens after this blip or … [Read more...]

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