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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.
Turn IDEA Data into Action with CIFR’s New Resource
Leverage your IDEA fiscal data and initiate conversations with your team to refine policies and procedures with this new resource.
New Part B Guide on IDEA State Set-Aside Requirements
Understand the basics of state set-aside funds, how amounts are calculated, and how to report on anticipated uses. Engage your partners in budget discussions.
CIFR Announces Keynote Speaker for Part C IDEA Fiscal Forum 2023 in Atlanta
Texas early intervention expert Laura Kender will speak about building and financing a comprehensive and sustainable early childhood system.
New Part C Practice Guide on Engaging Interagency Coordinating Councils
Strategies to help state LA staff build the knowledge and engagement of ICC members.
Expanded Part B MFS Calculator Now Covers 12 Years
Enhanced user interface. Enter special education fiscal data from the SEA and other state agencies.
New Part B Practice Guide on LEA Maintenance of Effort Exceptions
Develop effective practices for reviewing and applying exceptions to the required level of effort.
New Part C Budget Calculator Helps States Develop and Track Annual Budgets
Prepare data for Section III of your upcoming grant submission and track expenditures across the life cycle of an award.
CIFR 2023 Part B Communities of Practice (CoPs)
CIFR invites state staff with shared interests in IDEA Part B fiscal issues to attend a new round of Communities of Practice (CoPs).
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.
