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SAP & SICC National Newsletter-June 2020

June 19, 2020 By Tanner Petry

SAP & SICC National Newsletter-June 2020:  Quarterly news from the National State Advisory Panels (SAPs) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICCs) Workgroup that assists in planning national activities to support states in organizing, orienting and providing learning opportunities for SAPs and SICCs across  the country. View the Newsletter here   More resources may be … [Read more...]

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State-by-State Links to COVID-19 Guidance and Plans

June 12, 2020 By Melissa Cheung

This chart provides a state-by-state listing of COVID-19 Education & Special Education Resources, School Reopening Plans, Summer Plans/Extended Services, and Continuity of Learning Plans.  This data will be updated regularly as states make new information available on their websites or release new plans.  If you have links to add or change please email ncsi@wested.org to share the updated … [Read more...]

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Webinar: SAP & SICC Meetings and Strategic Planning, June 30

June 5, 2020 By Tanner Petry

Webinar: SAP & SICC Meetings and Strategic Planning, June 30 Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on a webinar, June 30, 3:00-4:00 (ET). Meetings are important vehicles for SAPs and SICCs to address their IDEA-mandated functions and activities. Strategic planning and implementation prepare SAPs and … [Read more...]

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NCSI Webinar Series: Parentally Placed Private School Students with Disabilities

May 18, 2020 By Tanner Petry

NCSI Presented:  Parentally Placed Private School Students with Disabilities To meet the requirements of IDEA, every year each LEA must expend a proportionate share of federal IDEA funds on equitable services for parentally placed private school children with disabilities. This series reviews the responsibilities of SEAs for ensuring LEAs implement child find, timely and meaningful consultation … [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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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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