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New State Spotlight: Delaware

December 1, 2021 By Tanner Petry

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) aligned their State Systemic Improvement Plan and State Personnel Development Grant initiatives with the goal of creating an effective MTSS infrastructure to achieve improved academic outcomes for students. The improvement work included professional development activities and when the COVID pandemic hit, the team needed to rethink how to support … [Read more...]

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July 2020 NCSI Networker (PDF)

July 14, 2020 By Marcelina Contreras

July 2020 NCSI Networker (PDF) … [Read more...]

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NCSI Webinar Series – Strategic Resource Management in Response to COVID-19 – Recordings and Slides

May 11, 2020 By Tanner Petry

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...]

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Webinar: SAP & SICC National Website and Available Resources, April 30

April 23, 2020 By Tanner Petry

Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country  on a webinar, April 30, 1:00-2:00 (ET). This webinar will provide you with information about the SAP & SICC national website and available resources, and Role of SAPs & SICCs during COVID-19. The webinar is open to anyone interested in the work of … [Read more...]

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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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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 SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool

July 12, 2019 By Tanner Petry

The purpose of this SSIP Infrastructure Development Rubric and SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool is to support SEA staff involved in the implementation of their SSIP. This tool provides SSIP teams to reflect on the role of infrastructure in their work and recognized their current status in relation to each of the implementation drivers and each Implementation Stage through all the … [Read more...]

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New Infographic: IDEA Part B General Supervision Activities – An Integrated Timetable

July 3, 2019 By Tanner Petry

This product integrates IDEA Part B APR activities (highlighting the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)) and general supervision activities into one easy quick reference guide. The ‘wheel’ includes annual APR deadlines, SSIP activities, and key timelines associated with the IDEA Part B grant. It may be used to assist a new Part B State Education Agency (SEA) staff to better understand the … [Read more...]

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Part C & 619 New TA Opportunities

February 11, 2019 By Tanner Petry

The OSEP-funded Early Childhood Technical Assistance (TA) Centers are pleased to announce a variety of new opportunities to build individual and state capacity around implementation of IDEA 0-5. We hope this information will assist you as you consider which TA opportunities best fit your needs and priorities in the foreseeable future. Note: if you are new to your role, there are lots of ongoing … [Read more...]

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