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Welcome to the NCSI Resource Library, where you can find resources that support SEAs and stakeholders to transform systems to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
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Promoting Equitable Reclassification of Multilingual Learners with Disabilities
The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) partnered with Dr. Sara Kangas, a leading expert in multilingual learners (MLs) with disabilities, to bring ML and special education state leaders together for a one-hour national webinar on reclassification of dually identified students. The webinar draws from the contents of a soon-to-be released policy brief that addresses […]
TA Center Adapted OSEP DMS Protocol – Part B Significant Disproportionality
NCSI has created TA Center Adapted Protocols for Part B Significant Disproportionality Protocol. The protocols are developed and organized in the following way— Question: Overarching area and question related to the monitoring component. General Information: A listing of statements about what the State would need to effectively answer the question. Possible Follow-up Questions: Questions designed […]
Promoting Equitable Reclassification of Multilingual Learners with Disabilities
The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) partnered with Dr. Sara Kangas, a leading expert in multilingual learners (MLs) with disabilities, to bring ML and special education state leaders together for a one-hour national webinar on reclassification of dually identified students. The webinar draws from the contents of a soon-to-be released policy brief that addresses […]
Bridging the Gap in the 603: Implementing a 3 Step Coaching Framework in New Hampshire
The following impact story is about how NCSI built the capacity of New Hampshire Bureau of Special Education Services to implement a three-step coaching framework to improve literacy outcomes. This document highlights the program design, milestones for successful implementation and lessons learned.
TA Center Adapted OSEP DMS Protocol – Part B Child Find Protocol
NCSI has created TA Center Adapted Protocols for Part B Child Find Protocols. The protocols are developed and organized in the following way— Question: Overarching area and question related to the monitoring component. General Information: A listing of statements about what the State would need to effectively answer the question. Possible Follow-up Questions: Questions designed […]
Quick Reference Guide on IDEA Excess Costs
This quick reference guide helps states understand the excess cost requirement. It explains what excess costs are, how to calculate and meet the requirement, and more.
TA Center Adapted OSEP DMS Protocol – Part B Subrecipient Monitoring
NCSI has created TA Center Adapted Protocols for Part B Subrecipient Monitoring. The protocols are developed and organized in the following way— Question: Overarching area and question related to the monitoring component. General Information: A listing of statements about what the State would need to effectively answer the question. Possible Follow-up Questions: Questions designed to […]
Five Strategies for Effectively and Efficiently Staffing State Monitoring Activities
Monitoring is an important component of state general supervision systems and typically encompasses various types of activities at different levels of intensity. States must monitor all local education agencies (LEAs) at least once every 6 years. Some states are grappling with the best way to meet this expectation in light of a large number of […]
Developing Written Procedures for IDEA Part B Subrecipient Fiscal Monitoring
This practice guide is designed to help states develop high-level written procedures for subrecipient fiscal monitoring. Specifically, this document provides states with guiding questions, sample language, and applicable resources to consider when developing written subrecipient fiscal monitoring procedures. The practice guide may also be useful in determining if existing state procedures address the recommended content […]
Quick Reference Guide on Subrecipient Monitoring
Fiscal management is a critical component of a state’s general supervision system. This quick reference guide will help states understand the components of an effective IDEA Part B subrecipient fiscal monitoring system: assessing risk, conducting monitoring activities, evaluating results of audits and monitoring activities, and remediating deficiencies through corrective action and enforcement measures.