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Each section of the “Checklist for Assessing the State General Supervision System” distinguishes between required and recommended actions. 'Must' means mandatory, while 'should' is strongly recommended. Terms like 'may,' 'could,' and 'encouraged' denote optional practices. Learn

The "Checklist for Assessing the State General Supervision System" helps SEA staff evaluate their systems for IDEA Part B compliance based on OSEP QA 23-01. Learn more about each of the five sections at this link: ncsi.wested.org/resource/check…

Section 5: State Enforcement Through Determinations and Other Methods, in the 'Checklist for Assessing the State General Supervision System,' provides guidance based on OSEP’s expectations for states to fulfill their general supervision responsibilities under IDEA. Learn more

Are you a parent of a child with a developmental disability? @ED_Sped_Rehab funds Parent Training and Information Centers in every state to help you support your child: parentcenterhub.org/find-your-cent… via Parent Center Hub

We remember Dr. King as a husband, father, friend, and fierce advocate for the betterment of all people. Honor his memory by organizing, volunteering, and spreading the word. Remember to MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF, for you and those around you. Learn more:

January’s OSEP Update Newsletter opens by honoring the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Through these powerful quotes, we are reminded that these values should neither be partisan nor political—just as educating children, with or without disabilities, must be universal. Learn

NCSI’s new “Quick Reference Guide on Parentally-Placed Private School Proportionate Share of IDEA Funds” explains proportionate share requirements and provides clear answers to key questions about private school placements for children with disabilities. 🔗 Learn more:

OSEP announced the dates for its 2025 annual conference, which will be held from August 5 to 7. The theme for this year is "IDEA: 50 Years of Progress, Potential, and Possibilities." Stay tuned for more information.

January’s OSEP Dose of Data highlight the increase of the percent of the population of infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, receiving early intervention services under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Learn more at: infogram.com/january-2025-d…

OSEP announced the release of new data files, data displays, and Fast Facts. Find the links to this information in this month’s OSEP Update Newsletter:  m1.info.ed.gov/rest/head/mirr…

OSEP recently published Part B DMS letters for Virginia and South Carolina. Learn more at: sites.ed.gov/idea/grantees/…

What does it take to lead real change in education for students with disabilities? In collaboration with University of Utah, NCSI highlights powerful lessons from five states leading the way. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more.

Over the next few posts, we’ll share 7 key levers for effective instruction and system-wide improvement. Lever 1: Leveraging Purposeful Leadership because vision-driven leadership creates systemic change! ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl…

Lever 2: Using Data as a Catalyst for Action. From Insight to Action: When used well, data tells a story—and drives change. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more.

Lever 3: Engaging in Continuous Improvement: Great systems never settle. Leaders in these states build in feedback loops, test new ideas, and adjust course—all to better meet the needs of students with disabilities. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more.

Lever 4: Fostering Strategic Partnerships: No leader acts alone. These states built strategic partnerships with families, family groups, universities, TA centers, and more to expand capacity and create collective change. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl…

Lever 5: Increasing Coherence and Alignment: Making It All Work Together. Leadership means uniting departments, initiatives, and stakeholders under a shared vision. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more.

Lever 6: Reimagining Funding and Resource Allocation: Rethink the Resources. Invest in Results. Leadership isn’t just about vision—it’s about smart resource use. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more.

Lever 7: Transcending a Compliance-Focused Role. From Compliance to Capacity. These SEAs moved beyond “checking the box” to build real supports that strengthen instruction, and school leadership. Visit ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more.

It’s All Connected: Leadership for effective instruction isn’t about isolated efforts. It’s about interconnected levers, sustained vision, and bold partnerships. Thank you to @uutah for partnering with us to create this meaningful brief! ncsi.wested.org/wp-content/upl…