April 27–29, 2027 In Person

Save the Date! Part C IDEA Fiscal Forum 2027

Join IDEA state fiscal staff from across the country at CIFR’s Part C IDEA Fiscal Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, April 27-29, 2027.

October 15, 2026 Online

CIFR 2026 Part B Fiscal Webinar: Who Is Responsible? Understanding IDEA LEAs and Fiscal Responsibility

Learn how to identify the LEA under IDEA, understand its fiscal responsibilities, and address common challenges across state structures.

September 22–24, 2026 In Person

Workshop on Writing IDEA Part C Fiscal Procedures

CIFR conducted an in-person workshop with Part C coordinators and state fiscal staff on crafting Part C fiscal procedures.

September 15, 2026 Online

CIFR 2026 Fiscal Webinar: Stronger Part C Fiscal Systems Through Effective Monitoring

Practical strategies for strengthening fiscal monitoring and building more consistent and transparent Part C systems.

September 1–3, 2026 In Person

Part B IDEA Fiscal Forum 2026

State special education fiscal staff from across the country attended CIFR’s Part B IDEA Fiscal Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, September 1–3, 2026.

June 4, 2026 Online

CIFR 2026 Fiscal Webinar: From Compliance to Partnership for Stronger SEA–LEA Part B Fiscal Relationships

How to make the shift from reactive compliance checks to proactive partnerships with local educational agencies.

April 2, 2026 Online

CIFR 2026 Fiscal Webinar: Strategic Choices With Part B State-Set Aside Funds

Discussion and practical tips for IDEA state fiscal staff at the start the 2026 Part B grant application season.

March 10, 2026 Online

CIFR 2026 Fiscal Webinar: Using Risk Assessment to Inform Part C Planning, Oversight, and Sustainability

Participants learned how to use risk assessment as a practical planning tool at every level of the Part C system.

December 18, 2025 Online

CIFR 2025 Fiscal Webinar: Part C Fiscal Fast Forward: Where Are We Now?

CIFR TA providers invited participants to share the priorities and needs for 2026.

September 15, 2025 Online

CIFR 2025 Fiscal Webinar: Strategies for Maximizing IDEA Part B State Set-Aside Funds

TA providers and states shared strategies for effectively budgeting and managing state set-aside funds and explored ways to navigate obstacles with CIFR’s Problems of Practice Framework.

September 10, 2025 Online

Cross-Center 2025 Fiscal Webinar: Beyond the Budget: Collaborative Strategies for Using Fiscal Data to Strengthen Part C Programs

Participants learned how strong collaboration between Part C program and fiscal staff can enhance program effectiveness through shared data use.