Policy
Five Principles (Plus One!) to Guide State Monitoring
General Supervision, Policy > IDEA
A key responsibility of state education agencies (SEAs) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to monitor local education agency (LEA) implementation of the law (34 C.F.R....
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Brief
Monitoring Beyond the SPP APR: Five Factors (Plus One!) to Consider
General Supervision, Policy > IDEA
The State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) is an important tool for states to assess local education agency (LEA) implementation of IDEA. However, reviewing LEA performance on...
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Brief
Five State Strategies to Effectively Communicate and Reinforce IDEA Compliance Requirements
General Supervision, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Policy > IDEA
One of the most important responsibilities of a state education agency (SEA) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to ensure that each local education agency (LEA)...
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Brief
NCSI Podcast – General Soup: Mail Bag Episode!
General Supervision, Policy > RDA
This episode of NCSI's "General Soup" podcast is our first-ever Mail Bag Episode! In this episode, Susan and Sara respond to general supervision questions from our listeners including, for...
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Podcast
Customizable State General Supervision Templates
Fiscal, General Supervision, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Policy > RDA, Stakeholder Engagement > Communication Strategies
Templates are available for state staff to develop an overview of their system of general supervision to share with various stakeholders or other audiences. Templates include both a Word template...
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Tools
Fast Five: Five Questions Answered about Educational Benefit Review
General Supervision, Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity, Policy > RDA
The RBAS "Fast Five" series is designed to provide short, bite-size information on a key topic related to special education general supervision, accountability and support systems. This Fast Five...
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Brief
NCSI Podcast – General Soup: Measuring Educational Benefit
General Supervision, Policy > RDA
On this episode of NCSI's "General Soup" podcast, Sara and Susan delve into the topic of Educational Benefit Reviews and hear how three states - California, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania - are...
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Podcast
Part B SPP/APR FFY 2020-2025 Expanded Stakeholder Engagement
Policy > IDEA, Stakeholder Engagement
This resource offers guiding questions, ideas, and resources to assist the State Education Agencies in completing the development, implementation, and documentation of stakeholder engagement...
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Guidance
Volume 1: ED COVID-19 Handbook - Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools
Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity, Policy, Racial Equity
To reopen safely in the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the use of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources, as well as strong state and local public health measures that everyone...
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Guidance
Volume 2: ED COVID-19 Handbook - Roadmap to Reopening and Meeting All Students' Needs
Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity, Policy, Racial Equity
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has exacerbated existing inequities and inadequacies across a range of social structures, including our nation’s education system. The pandemic has also had a...
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Guidance
A State Guide on Identifying, Correcting, and Reporting Noncompliance in Accordance with IDEA Requirements
General Supervision, Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Policy > IDEA
This guide for Part C lead agencies (LAs) and and state education agencies (SEAs) is based on the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Memo 09-02: Reporting on Correction of Noncompliance in...
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Guidance
Equity in IDEA: Significant Disproportionality Final Rule
Policy > IDEA, Racial Equity Resources
This OSEP webinar is focused on the role of state advisory panels (SAP) and other key stakeholder groups in advising the SEA on decisions around the final rule. Methodology involved in making state...
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Webinar