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...]
Introducing the IDEA Comprehensive Mobile Tool
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...]
New SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool
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...]
New Infographic: IDEA Part B General Supervision Activities – An Integrated Timetable
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...]
Part C & 619 New TA Opportunities
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...]
State Spotlight: Using MTSS Data to Improve Graduation Rates
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...]
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...]
Nevada Develops a Communication Protocol to Connect Stakeholders to Initiatives
Data show that effective and ongoing communication and evaluation can have a positive impact on local and statewide systems change. This state spotlight describes how the Nevada Department of Education used a communication protocol to support implementation of the SSIP. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
Just Released: Wins and Hiccups: A Collaborative Implementation Problem-Solving Guide for SSIP Teams
The purpose of this guide is to support state teams in implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to consider both their successes and challenges to inform continuous improvement. See the full guide here … [Read more...]
Cross-State Learning Collaboratives’ work featured in the latest R&D Alert
States Collaborate to Improve Outcomes for Children with Disabilities As states have shifted toward a results-driven approach to special education and early intervention services, the National Center for Systemic Improvement has been helping them implement strategic plans to improve outcomes of children with disabilities. To improve outcomes for children with disabilities, the federal … [Read more...]