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Unrolling the Blueprints: Revisiting the Theory of Action When Evaluating SSIP ProgressA theory of action is essential for any project. Just as building blueprints detail dimensions, elevations, and materials needed to build a sound structure, a theory of action outlines the strategies that will result in the accomplishment of a final...
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Root Cause AnalysisAcross the country and throughout all levels of the education system, special education leaders face many challenges. Whether you are a state agency staff member hitting roadblocks with your SSIP implementation or a local director of special...
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Making the Most of Your LEA DeterminationsTo improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities, it is vital that states effectively monitor the implementation of special education programs in each LEA. According to IDEA, state’s monitoring activities must focus on improving...
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Collaboration Is Key to a Successful MOE Reduction and CEIS Data SubmissionMOE Reduction and CEIS is one of the required federal 618 data collections that states must submit annually to OSEP. As the May 6, 2020 due date to submit the MOE Reduction and CEIS data draws near, it is important that states understand the nuances...
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Protecting Student Data During the COVID-19 CrisisThe COVID-19 crisis has created and is continuing to create many challenges in our lives. With school closures and stay-at-home orders issued across the nation, state education agencies (SEA) and local education agencies (LEAs) have been identifying...
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Telling a Story: Using Data Visualizations for IDEA Public ReportingWhy is public reporting of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) data important for your state? Public reporting of your state’s data shows that the state is providing services required under IDEA law. It also helps provide your state’s...
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Planning for the Future: Implications of Child Count File Changes on ReportingIt’s important for states to collect Child Count data for children with disabilities not only for meeting federal reporting requirements, but also for learning about the enrollment, educational environments, disability categories, and general...