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  • Equity in IDEA Final Regulations

    The final regulations under Part B of IDEA, effective January 18, 2017, require states to address issues related to significant disproportionality in the identification, placement, and discipline of students with disabilities based on race or...
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  • Significant Disproportionality (Equity in IDEA)—Essential Questions and Answers

    This Q&A answers essential questions about the Equity in IDEA Final Regulations, including information on the contents of the new rule, the standard methodology, remedies, important dates, and a glossary of terms.
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  • Collecting and Reporting the New Data Elements Related to the Local Education Agency Maintenance of Effort Provisions

    Produced by IDC and CIFR, this resource discusses each of the four new data elements OSEP is adding related to the LEA MOE provisions of IDEA in the MOE Reduction and CEIS data collection. The resource reviews each new element, presents information...
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  • Using Growth Models to Measure Child/Student Outcomes for State Systemic Improvement Plans

    Educators are using growth models for a variety of accountability, instructional planning, and evaluation purposes in U.S. schools. This white paper, with a focus on special education populations, provides state and local education personnel with an...
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  • Examining Part C Exiting Data Variation

    Using national averages for each of the exiting categories, this white paper helps state personnel examine differences in their Part C Exiting data. The paper explores Part C Exiting data category definitions, as well as general and specific trends...
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  • Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report 2015 Indicator Analyses

    The 2015 SPP/ APR Indicator Analyses for Part B presents a national quantitative picture of the implementation of Part B of IDEA based on a review of information 60 states and jurisdictions reported in their FFY 2013 Annual APRs. For the purposes of...
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  • Using a Theory of Action to Develop Performance Indicators to Measure Progress Toward a SIMR

    This white paper focuses on the relationship between SSIP Phases I and II by demonstrating how the theory of action can be used to develop the SSIP evaluation plan and performance indicators that measure progress toward the SIMR.
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  • Summary of State Policy on Online Learning

    This white paper provides a snapshot of selected state policies and guidance pertinent to online learning and educational environments for students with disabilities.
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  • Considerations for Making Changes to SIMR Baseline and Targets

    This white paper focuses on considerations that could lead Part C or Part B state agencies to propose a change in their SIMR baselines or targets. It defines baselines and targets in the context of SSIP, illustrates the importance of baselines and...
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  • Issue Brief: Data Governance and Stewardship

    The purpose of this brief is to provide guidance on how to successfully manage complex data systems by establishing a comprehensive data governance approach. Data governance principles discussed in this paper apply to a large number of audiences and...
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