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    Format: Presentations

    What We Learned From Phase I and What to Expect for Phase II

    The presentation shares information about what OSEP learned from SSIP Phase I and expectations for Phase II and includes a look at the OSEP process for review of Phase I and support for states. Helpful handouts are included.

    Format: Presentations

    Why Should We Care About 616 and 618 Compliance Data in the Era of RDA?

    Some have suggested that RDA and the shift from a focus on compliance to a focus on improving results for children with disabilities appears to have relegated compliance data to the back of the bus. Presenters from the U.S. Department of Education, OSEP highlighted the crucial role that section 616 and section 618 compliance data still play in RDA. Additionally, presenters shared ideas on how these data can be used not only for compliance but also to improve results for children and students with disabilities.

    Format: Recordings

    National Evaluation Webinar

    A two-part “National Evaluation Webinar” series conducted by NCSI, ECTA, IDC and OSEP. The webinars focused on evaluation planning in the context of the Phase II of the SSIP, OSEP Phase II requirements, development of a quality evaluation plan, and the process of moving from a theory of action to a logic model. Panelists included Gregg Corr (OSEP), Lou Danielson (NCSI), Tom Fiore (IDC), and Megan Vinh (ECTA).

    Format: Presentations

    OSEP Updates

    This session featured updates from OSEP on topics such as the 2019 budget, Education Department strategic plan, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, Results Driven Accountability, and other topics of interest.

    Format: Trainings

    OSEP Straight Talk

    This OSEP Straight Talk plenary at IDC’s 2020 Interactive Institute in Fort Worth this past March presented information on how to access Coronavirus guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Readiness Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center. The presentation offered a look at what’s new at OSEP and featured updates on major OSEP initiatives and work of OSEP’s Research to Practice and Monitoring and State Improvement Planning divisions. Participants learned about resources on restraint and seclusion; OSEP’s release of 10 new 618 data files; current investments to support data use; and how to access the OSEP TA&D network. They also learned about key OSEP efforts related to the SPP/APR, differentiated monitoring and support, state Part B and Part C grant applications, and the new significant disproportionality reporting form.