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New NCSI Podcast: Schools On The Move – Episode 2: Professional Learning Communities and Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
September 8, 2021 By Tanner Petry
In this episode Matt Navo of NCSI at WestEd and Dr. Annie Sharp of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools travel to Arkansas to speak with Darla Sampley, a 5th and 6th Grade Teacher at Spradling Elementary School with Fort Smith Unified School District. The discussion focuses on the impact of professional learning communities and improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Listen to: … [Read more...]
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NCSI Podcast – General Soup: Measuring Educational Benefit
August 26, 2021 By Tanner Petry
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 incorporating this valuable process into their state monitoring and support systems. You'll also learn about a new RBAS "Fast Five" focused on Educational Benefit Review as well as pick up two new fantastic … [Read more...]
NCSI Webinar Series: Parentally Placed Private School Students with Disabilities
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...]
Meeting The Needs of Highly Impacted Student Populations: Supporting Evidence
June 7, 2021 By Marcelina Contreras
In April 2021, as part of a national convening hosted by the US Department of Education, the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) was asked to identify key considerations for learning acceleration and recovery as part of enrichment efforts this summer (2021) and beyond. Four big concepts were identified by NCSI and then discussed by interested participants. In this resource "Meeting … [Read more...]
Webinar: Leveraging American Rescue Plan (ARP) Resources in Response to COVID
April 30, 2021 By Tanner Petry
On April 28th, 2021 WestEd's Jason Willis and Augustus Mays presented an overview of the provisions of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to NCSI's SEA Leadership Collaborative (SEAL). The webinar entitled Leveraging American Rescue Plan Resources in Response to COVID provided an overview of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) aid package, as well as identified emerging trends that will inform LEA … [Read more...]
Best Practices of SAPs and SICCs, April 29, 2021
March 23, 2021 By Tanner Petry
Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on April 29, 12:30-2:00 (ET). The purpose of SAPs and SICCs is to provide state education agencies and lead agencies with the authentic voice of stakeholders to advise and/or assist in a state's effort to serve children with disabilities and their families. Join other … [Read more...]
Creating Authentic Partnerships with Historically Marginalized Families and Other Stakeholders: Embracing an Equity Mindset
February 23, 2021 By Tanner Petry
This resource can be used to think about what changes are needed to create authentic opportunities for partnership that can improve learning conditions and outcomes for historically marginalized populations. Educational systems in this country have been shaped by the influence of White dominant culture, frequently precluding the authentic partnership of families and stakeholders who are vested … [Read more...]
Thought Leader Conversation Series – Feb 16th – Stakeholder and Family Engagement
January 14, 2021 By Tanner Petry
NCSI continues the New Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series Pursuing Equity for Black Students in K12 Education: Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability Thought Leader Conversation (TLC) Series Stakeholder and Family Engagement Session February 16, 2021, 3:30–5:00pm ET Register Here: https://wested.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uzCsgkZ6RnuNkPWowT9JPQ NCSI TLC: A Session on … [Read more...]
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Authentic Stakeholder Engagement for SAPs and SICCs, January 28, 2021
December 22, 2020 By Tanner Petry
Come join your colleagues from State Advisory Panels (SAP) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICC) across the country on a webinar, January 28, 1:00-2:00 (ET). The purpose of SAPs and SICCs is to provide state education agencies and lead agencies with the authentic voice of stakeholders to advise and/or assist in a state's effort to serve children with disabilities and their … [Read more...]
Recent Webinar: Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices
December 4, 2020 By Marcelina Contreras
Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices December 8th, 1:00 pm Eastern Is it challenging to keep students focused and engaged in distance learning environments? Are students overwhelmed and struggling with managing their workload? Join this webinar to learn how teachers can use the high-leverage practices to meet the needs of all students with … [Read more...]
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