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by the Buzz Staff Cherry blossoms and dandelions. Green grass shoots and pear trees. Springtime is upon us, and our annual Interactive Institute is blooming fast, too: ii24 is now little more than two months away, but planning for these in-person...

Welcome to the first-ever IDC Wrapped, where, similar to a certain popular music streaming app we will not nay cannot name (we saw your email, legal department), we take some time to look back at some of the highlights of the year that was here at...

For many of us, the turn of a new year represents not just a change in the calendar but an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we might like to go next. And while new year’s resolutions aren’t exactly our thing, we asked IDC TA providers and staff to share with us either a word or brief phrase that they’re keeping close to their minds and hearts as they look forward to a season of renewal and possibility.

Have SPP/APR preparation questions but don't have the time and energy for a formal affair? If so, you're in luck. IDC’s Informal Drop-Ins: SPP/APR Q&A are back!

It's time to hold the date for IDC's Interactive Institute 2024! Our annual Interactive Institutes create opportunities for states to come together with each other and our TA providers to learn more about building a culture of high-quality data, developing and maintaining innovative data quality practices, and making effective use of tools to facilitate improved outcomes for children and youth with disabilities. So mark your calendars and hold that date!

One thing years of experience have taught us: States love stories. Specifically, states love stories about other states, challenges they’ve faced, processes and strategies they’ve employed, successes they’ve enjoyed. That was the spark behind IDC’s twice-monthly podcast, A Date with Data, now in its second year of production and an effort that is particularly relevant in light of the Department of Education’s recent focus on sharing out state success stories.

And we're back! Last time on A Date with Data, host Amy Bitterman discussed IDC's annual review of state SPP/APR submissions with TA specialists Rachel Wilkinson and Nancy Johnson. Now for the big finish. Join us for part two of this illuminating conversation full of insights into the patterns, trends, and tips that your own state might find invaluable during its next SPP/APR period.