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Quick Reference Guide on Parentally-Placed Private School Proportionate Share of IDEA Funds
This quick reference guide supports states in understanding the IDEA private school proportionate share requirement. It outlines the requirements, clarifies the roles of state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) in its implementation, and provides guidance on calculating the proportionate share of funds.
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TA Center Adapted IDEA Part B and Part C Fiscal Management for State Agencies with Primary Fiscal Responsibility
NCSI has created TA Center Adapted Protocols for Part B and Part C Fiscal Management for State Agencies with Primary Fiscal Responsibility. 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 […]
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Supporting Practice Guide Implementation: Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades
Session 4: NCSI presented the fourth session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series. This session focused on intervention for elementary students struggling in math, including students with disabilities. We reviewed the evidence-based recommendations in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades and facilitated discussions on […]
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GAN Checklist: Does My State’s Subaward IDEA Grant Award Notification (GAN) Meet Federal Standards?
This tool is designed to identify the required components of a compliant federal GAN as noted in 2 CFR § 200.332(a). It is formatted as a checklist so that state staff can self-assess the compliance of their own GANs and mark off items as appropriate.
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TA Center Adapted OSEP DMS Protocol – Part B Discipline and Behavior
NCSI has created TA Center Adapted Protocols for Part B Discipline and Behavior. This protocol is developed and organized in the following way—A section description and questions to consider related to the monitoring component. The protocol includes the following topics:Background/Legal RequirementsAf. Addressing the Behavioral Needs of Children with DisabilitiesB. General Discipline RequirementsC. Manifestation DeterminationsD. Interim […]
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2024 General Supervision Summer Learning Series
Have you thought about the changes to the SPP/APR to be reported February 2025? Now is the time to review and understand the requirements for describing your general supervision system in the introduction and preparing the data for Indicator 18 reporting. NCSI and IDC are collaborating to offer this two-part learning series to help state […]
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Supporting MTSS Implementation: The Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR)
Session 3 NCSI is pleased to present the third session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series focused on assessing and improving integrated multi-tiered systems of support (I-MTSS) implementation to better understand and meet students’ academic and behavioral needs. I-MTSS can serve as a framework for making data-based decisions around effective instruction and support for […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Supporting Practice Guide Implementation: Preparing Young Children for School, Language and Literacy Recommendations
Session 2 The second session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series focuses on building the foundational literacy skills of early learners, including those who may benefit from additional support. We review the evidence-based language and literacy recommendations (5-7) in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Preparing Young Children for School, show relevant examples of […]
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