Policy
Conquering intractable challenges: Aligning systems to improve results for students with disabilities
Policy, Systems Alignment
Outcomes for students with disabilities are historically concerning. As states have leveraged the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to refine accountability and support systems, schools across the...
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Report
Database of Federally Funded Technical Assistance and Research Centers
Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices, General Supervision, Infrastructure Development, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Alignment
This database compiles information about technical assistance and research centers, specifically those that are federally funded. The goal of the database is to foster awareness and collaboration,...
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Tools
Educational Experiences of Students with Disabilities: A National Snapshot
Policy > RDA
This resource provides an overview of available data that tell the story of the educational experiences of students with disabilities across the country.
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Brief
SSIP Phase III Process Guide
Policy > RDA
This State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Phase III Process Guide includes key considerations and resources to support states in implementing the SSIP and evaluating implementation progress and...
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Guidance
NCSI Thought Leader Forum: Building and Measuring Capacity
Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Policy > RDA
This NCSI document describes the outcomes and next steps from the Thought Leader Forum on Building and Measuring Capacity convened in San Francisco, California. November 2015.
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Report
Results-Based Accountability – Part B Cross State Learning Collaborative 2015 Workbook
Policy > RDA
This workbook provides information, note-taking guides, and other resources for the Part B – Results-Based Accountability Cross State Learning Collaborative. November 2015
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Tools
How to Successfully Integrate the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process into the IFSP Process as a SSIP Implementation Activity
Evaluation > Child Outcomes, Policy > RDA
Presentation for the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference. Part C staff in states that are considering or are beginning to implement strategies to integrate the COS process and rating into...
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Presentation
Using Formative Assessment to Evaluate Children’s Progress in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Evaluation > Child Outcomes, Policy > RDA
Presentation for the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference. This presentation explored the "what" and "how" of using formative assessment for evaluating children's progress within Early...
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Presentation
Coaching System Change: What? Me!
Improvement and Implementation Science > Coaching, Infrastructure Development, Policy > RDA
Presentation for the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference. Leading systemic change requires systems thinking, organizational management, content knowledge, and the ability to keep calm and...
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Presentation
Arizona Uses Data to Maximize the Use of Funding
Policy
Enforcing the regulations that require maximal use of Medicaid funds has been particularly challenging when providing early intervention services in states where Medicaid uses clinic rates that are...
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State Spotlight
Using DEC Recommended Practices and RDA to Guide Part C Accountability Activities
Evaluation > Data, Evaluation > Infrastructure Changes, Evidence-Based Practices, Infrastructure Development, Policy > RDA, Systems Alignment
The DEC Recommended Practices of Leadership, L3, L7 and L12, along with the seven Principles of Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) were the context for this session and powerpoint slides presented...
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Presentation