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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.

December 1, 2021

Plan Your Work with the Updated IDEA Part B Fiscal Timeline Tool

Our popular planning tool, the IDEA Part B Fiscal Timeline, helps SEA staff meet high-stakes IDEA Part B fiscal requirements with prepopulated recommended activities and month-by-month schedules. The IDEA Part B Fiscal Timeline was updated to reflect changes to the liquidation timeline for federal awards and includes clarifications on excess cost and proportionate share. Its […]

November 12, 2021

Learn more about Using the Power of CEDS to Report MOE/CEIS Data to OSEP

Developed by CIFR, CEDS, and CIID, this video presentation provides a quick overview of the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) and helps states think about ways to simplify reporting MOE/CEIS data to OSEP using CEDS

June 10, 2021

Updated Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Calculator now available

The updated Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort MOE Calculator is now available. Version 2.0 calculates LEA MOE for up to 10 fiscal years and features a number of other improvements over the previous version 1.4.

June 2, 2021

Coming This Summer: Two Part C Quick Reference Guides!

Watch for two new CIFR Quick Reference Guides in our Resource Library this summer.

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What States Are Saying

As we were developing our grant application and budget, CIFR showed us that we needed a process. We created guidance, templates, and instructions. It was a breeze this year compared to last!

What States Are Saying

CIFR staff are always so helpful and eager to provide assistance whenever needed in a prompt and professional way. They found multiple resources for us to ensure we are following IDEA regulations.

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