Universal TA
Universal technical assistance is the baseline support level available to all state education agencies. This support is accomplished by giving everyone access to a robust Resource Library with the latest tools, products, webinar materials, and other resources. Additionally, an assigned TA Liaison is ready and willing to help with your needs. Finally, please use our Ask the NCSI form to request further support.
Targeted TA
NCSI’s Targeted TA creates opportunities for shared learning and crowdsourcing improvement ideas.
NCSI supports SEAs through four approaches to Targeted TA:
- Facilitating the Cross-State Learning Collaboratives model
- Convening invite-only Thought Leader Forums on pressing issues in the field for improving student outcomes
- Leading Policy Development Workshops related to general supervision and effective instruction
- Operating a Future Leaders Network for doctoral students pursuing degrees in special education
Intensive TA
Intensive TA services support SEAs with systems transformation endeavors. We help SEAs develop policies, programs, practices, and operations that support increased state capacity and improved outcomes. States interested in Intensive TA should reach out to their NCSI State Liaison.
Examples of Intensive TA can include:
- • Individualized assistance to support development and sustainability of in-state capacity to implement and evaluate the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
- • Building infrastructures and capacities for states to support regional and/or local networks to implement instructional coaching for teachers and administrators
- • Assessing policies and procedures to implement a state’s general supervision system and engaging in revisions to improve outcomes.
- • Coaching state leaders on strategic resource allocation and management, including assessing return on investment and use of authority, influence, and resource levers
Find Your TA Liaison
The first step to accessing help from NCSI is to contact your state’s TA Liaison and begin the conversation.
