CIFR

Save the Date! Join your peers from other states at CIFR’s next Part B IDEA Fiscal Forum in Denver, CO, on May 14–16, 2024. Watch CIFR's Events section and Part B listserv for updates. bit.ly/3Y3niYB #CIFRPartB

Join us on LinkedIn! Follow the link and request to join the CIFR LinkedIn group: linkedin.com/groups/1397879… #CIFRPartB #CIFRPartC

Join us on December 5 to talk about state enforcement mechanisms under IDEA Part B! Register: bit.ly/3Mzt8wa #CIFRPartB

Join CIFR on December 5 & 12 at 3 p.m. ET for a two-part introductory webinar series on Part C fiscal regulations. Register: bit.ly/46U6xTc #CIFRPartC

Join CIFR's Part C November CoP to discuss strategies for engaging the ICC in meaningful fiscal conversations! Watch the listserv for more information. #CIFRPartC

Take a look at the updated list of TA & Dissemination Program Centers funded by OSEP. These centers aim to improve results for children with disabilities from birth through 21 and their families by promoting the use of evidence-based practices. osepideasthatwork.org/sites/default/…

Join CIFR and NCSI on December 5 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss SEA enforcement mechanisms under IDEA and learn about Utah’s experience using them to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Register: bit.ly/3Mzt8wa #CIFRPartB

Check out this CIFR resource! A quick reference guide to help SEA and LEA staff understand the requirements of the LEA MOE adjustment and the use of freed-up funds. Access it here: bit.ly/3IYENQV #CIFRPartB

Are you new to Part C fiscal requirements or need a refresher? Join CIFR on December 5 & 12 at 3 p.m. ET to deepen your understanding of these requirements. Register: bit.ly/46U6xTc #CIFRPartC

Join us on November 14 to learn about state fiscal general supervision responsibilities! Register: bit.ly/General_Superv… #CIFRPartB

CIFR has tools to help you with MFS requirements! Use CIFR's MFS Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT), part of the MFS Toolkit, to track, record, calculate, and report your state's MFS data. bit.ly/34KFXR6 #CIFRPartB

Are you tracking state-level IDEA fiscal activities? The IDEA Part B Fiscal Timeline helps SEA staff plan and monitor the work they need to do to meet the fiscal requirements of IDEA Part B and includes helpful resources. Check it out here: bit.ly/3S56W0E #CIFRPartB

CIFR's website is packed with resources written specifically for IDEA Part B and C state fiscal staff! Filter the resource library by Part B and Part C fiscal topic or by author type (i.e., TA center). Check it out! cifr.wested.org/resources/ #CIFRPartB #CIFRPartC

bit.ly/3s3dIt8 Spending federal funds within allowed timelines is essential in meeting IDEA purposes, but can be challenging for states. Use this new Quick Reference Guide on the Timely Expenditure of IDEA Funds to deepen your understanding of this important requirement. @ECTA @DaSyCenter @CIFR_IDEA

Save the Date! Join your peers from other states at CIFR’s next Part B IDEA Fiscal Forum in Denver, CO, on May 14–16, 2024. Watch CIFR's Events section and Part B listserv for updates. bit.ly/3Y3niYB #CIFRPartB

Join CIFR and NCSI for a cross-center webinar on November 14 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss state fiscal general supervision responsibilities included in OSEP’s recently released guidance document. Register: bit.ly/General_Superv… #CIFRPartB

Do you have questions about allocating funds to new or significantly expanding charter schools? Use CIFR's base payment adjustment calculators to make accurate/consistent adjustments (bit.ly/3DkTdeo). Contact CIFR TA liaisons for help! bit.ly/3ePpuRf #CIFRPartB

Part C Coordinators: Share this practice guide with your colleagues and ICC members to inform them about the role of the ICC in good fiscal decision-making. bit.ly/3t452Tl #CIFRPartC

CIFR's latest newsletter highlights OSEP guidance and new CIFR resources! Check it out here bit.ly/48sFcss #CIFRPartB #CIFRPartC

Part C Coordinators and Fiscal Staff: Why join a Part C Community of Practice? Watch the video: vimeo.com/778728528. Call in to an October or November CoP to learn strategies to engage the ICC in meaningful fiscal discussions! #CIFRPartC

Reminder: Obligate expiring FFY 2021 IDEA Part B and C funds by tomorrow, September 30. #CIFRPartB #CIFRPartC