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Part C
IDEA Part C Fiscal Timeline
Lead agency staff can use this Excel tool to plan and track their yearly tasks to meet IDEA’s fiscal requirements on time.
Calculating IDEA Part C Maintenance of Effort
Learn how to make consistent and accurate calculations to ensure that your state is meeting the MOE requirement.
Part B
Calculating IDEA Part B Population and Poverty Payments for Local Educational Agencies
Data sources and sample calculations help states determine amounts to include in IDEA Part B subgrants.
Budgeting and Monitoring IDEA Part B State Set-Aside Funds
Examine the allowable uses and requirements for budgeting and managing Part B state set-aside funds.
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Plan Your Year with CIFR’s Customizable IDEA Part C Fiscal Timeline
Preloaded with activities and monthly schedules, this Excel tool helps lead agency staff meet IDEA Part C fiscal requirements on time.
Learn How to Calculate IDEA Part C Maintenance of Effort Correctly with CIFR’s New Practice Guide
The guide explains budget and expenditure comparisons, provides sample calculations, and shows how to use allowances to adjust your state’s level of effort.