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August 8, 2022

What Are the Fiscal Responsibilities of Part C State Interagency Coordinating Councils?

State Interagency Coordinating Councils (ICCs) advise the state lead agency and help it meet the Part C fiscal requirements under IDEA. This guide provides a foundational understanding and examples of how the ICC can advise and assist.

July 6, 2022

Part C Fiscal Monitoring Indicators for State Lead Agencies

A new toolkit developed by ECTA in collaboration with CIFR and DaSy helps states plan and implement Part C fiscal monitoring at the state and local early intervention system (EIS) levels.

May 4, 2022

What Are the Differences Between IDEA Part C Contracts and Subgrants?

What are the key differences between IDEA Part C contracts and subgrants, and which is best for your early intervention program?

April 26, 2022

Updated Data Notes Practice Guide Helps States Create Effective Data Notes

Improve your data notes to respond to OSEP quality inquiries on LEA allocation, MOE reduction, and CEIS data with the revised practice guide.

April 14, 2022

Understanding Part C Grant Stages to Ensure Timely Use of Funds

This CIFR guide helps Part C coordinators visualize the stages and timelines of the IDEA grant cycle and how they overlap across different state fiscal years.

February 2, 2022

New Guide: LEA MOE Adjustment and Use of Freed-Up Funds

This quick reference guide helps SEA and LEA staff understand the requirements of the LEA MOE adjustment under IDEA. Questions and answers highlight the fiscal requirements, with calculation examples and suggested processes for SEAs to monitor the funds freed up by the adjustment.

January 11, 2022

CIFR 2022 Part B Communities of Practice (CoPs)

In 2022, CIFR’s second round of four CoPs brings together state staff with shared interests in IDEA Part B fiscal issues.

January 4, 2022

New CIFR Reference Guide on Charging Indirect Costs to Part C Grants

This CIFR-developed reference guide informs state Part C staff about regulatory requirements and the required approval process related to charging indirect costs to IDEA Part C grants.

December 15, 2021

New Resource From CIFR on the Use of IDEA Part C Funds

CIFR’s Quick Reference Guide on the Use of IDEA Part C Funds provides lead agency staff, policymakers, and stakeholders a high-level overview of regulatory requirements related to the use of IDEA Part C funds.

December 8, 2021

Communicate Essentials of Allocations with the CIFR IDEA Part B Allocations At A Glance

State fiscal staff can use CIFR’s one-page graphic resource to communicate key concepts of IDEA Part B allocations to administrators, stakeholders, and policymakers.

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