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CIFR 2025 IDEA Part B Communities of Practice (CoPs)
IDEA Part B state staff are invited to register for the next round: New IDEA State Fiscal Staff, IDEA Fiscal Timelines, and Problems of Practice.
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.
Collect Accurate Data and Calculate Population and Poverty Payments to LEAs with CIFR’s New Practice Guide
Data sources and sample calculations help states determine amounts to include in IDEA Part B subgrants.
New Videos Introduce State Staff to IDEA Part C Maintenance of Effort Requirements, Calculations
Designed especially for newer IDEA Part C state staff.
Budget and Monitor Your IDEA Part B State Set-Aside Funds with This Guide
Examine the allowable uses and requirements for budgeting and managing IDEA Part B state set-aside funds.
New Practice Guide Helps States Reallocate Unspent LEA IDEA Part B Funds
Manage unspent LEA IDEA Part B funds and reduce the need to revert them to the federal government.
New TA On Demand Videos Introduce Part C State Staff to IDEA Fiscal Requirements
TA providers cover OMB, EDGAR, and IDEA regulations and review Sections III and IV of the state grant application.
CIFR 2024 Part B Communities of Practice
CIFR invites state staff with shared interests in IDEA Part B fiscal issues to attend a new round of Communities of Practice (CoPs).
New Quick Reference Guide on IDEA Part C Maintenance of Effort
Build your understanding of Part C MOE, why it’s important, and what funds to include.
