Upcoming Events
In Person
IDEA Fiscal Problems of Practice Workshop
This workshop will bring together state teams to solve IDEA fiscal challenges together. Working alongside technical assistance experts and colleagues from other states, participants will learn from one another and build skills for handling complex IDEA fiscal issues.
Archived Events
Online
Introducing the Updated and Expanded MFS DCRT 2.0
Standardize your state’s MFS processes with CIFR’s expanded MFS Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT) 2.0 and the resources in CIFR’s MFS Toolkit.
Online
CIFR 2022 Fiscal Webinar: IDEA Part C Annual Grant Budget Calculator Training
Part C coordinators learned how to use CIFR’s new IDEA Part C Annual Grant Budget Calculator to develop the grant application budget and track expenditures throughout the lifecycle of the grant.
Online
CIFR 2022 Open Door Session: Understanding IDEA Part B State Set-Aside Funds
At this informal session hosted by CIFR, SEA staff shared current practices about using set-aside funds.
Online
CIFR 2022 Fiscal Webinar: Best Practices and Procedures for Reviewing Part B LEA Subgrants
CIFR and NCSI-FST TA staff examined the process for SEA review of LEA applications for IDEA Part B funds.
Online
CIFR 2022 Fiscal Webinar: The What, Why, and How of State Part C Fiscal Monitoring
In this webinar, TA staff from CIFR, ECTA, and DaSy described fiscal monitoring, presented examples of fiscal requirements that should be monitored, and reviewed the fiscal data used to identify noncompliance.
Online
CIFR 2022 Fiscal Webinar: Let’s Talk About the Art and Science of Part C EI Rate-Setting
Part C coordinators and fiscal specialists discussed EI rate-setting with representatives from the IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA).
Online
CIFR 2022 Fiscal Webinar: Navigating the Reallocation of Unspent Part B LEA Subgrants
CIFR staff reviewed federal regulations on IDEA reallocations, highlighting notable compliance considerations. Presenters described how SEAs can proactively develop, revise, and implement reallocation procedures to lower the risk of needing to return unused LEA subgrants to the federal government. This session was similar in content to the IDEA Fiscal Forum (IFF) session “Navigating the Reallocation of Unspent LEA Subgrants.”
Online
IDEA Fiscal Forum 2022: Advancing Resilience, Recovery, and Opportunity
IDEA Fiscal Forums provide opportunities for state directors of special education, Part C coordinators, and IDEA fiscal specialists to build knowledge and capacity by connecting and sharing with peers on critical IDEA fiscal issues.
Online
CIFR 2022 Open Door Session: The Annual Part B State Application
To receive Part B IDEA grants, states complete and submit the Annual State Application Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to the U.S. Department of Education. This informal Open Door session provided the opportunity for SEA staff to discuss procedures for completing the application, pose questions, and share expertise with colleagues from other states.
Online
CIFR 2021 Fiscal Webinar: Part B LEA MOE Adjustment Due to an Increased Allocation and the Use of Freed-Up Funds
The supplemental IDEA funds appropriated through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) offer a unique opportunity to LEAs to take advantage of the LEA MOE adjustment under 34 CFR §300.205 to reduce their fiscal efforts. This IDEA provision has recently received more interest due to the increase in IDEA funds along with the financial challenges posed by COVID-19. This webinar for state IDEA fiscal specialists reviewed the fiscal requirements related to the LEA MOE adjustment, with a focus on the calculation and tracking of funds freed up by the adjustment.
