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• 2012 National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, May 14-16, Chapel Hill, NC. Registration now open!

(posted January 23, 2011)

• A recorded presentation and related materials are now available from: NECTAC Webinar on Accessing EPSDT for Part C Services: Achieving a Better Fit Between the EI Philosophy and Allowable Medicaid Covered Services .

(posted December 14, 2011)

• Now available: Part C SPP/APR and Part B SPP/APR information collection packages for February 1, 2012 submission.

(posted December 01, 2011)

• New Publications: Part C Updates, 12th Edition and Section 619 Profile, 18th Edition are available for download.

(posted November 21, 2011)

• Now available: 2012 Parts B and C Formula Grant Award Application Packages. Part C applications due April 16, 2012. Part B Applications due May 10, 2012.

(posted November 17, 2011)

• Overview and Discussion of 2011 Part C Regulations: Information, Implementation and Implications - Materials from OSEP 's 11/16/11 training session, including: Model IFSP Form, EC Transition Checklist, Fiscal Certification Checklist, Grant Application TA Checklist, Application Package, SPP/APR Package, and Part C Non-Regulatory Guidance. See related resources on our Part C Regulations Web page.

(posted November 17, 2011)

• Side-by-Side Comparison of the 2011 Final Part C Regulations to the 1999 Regulations (2011), developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), its Division for Early Childhood (DEC), and the IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA). Available for downloading in its entirety or by subparts. See related resources on our Part C Regulations Web page.

(posted October 17, 2011)

• Update on NECTAC's extension (PDF: 108kb) through September 2012 per the announcement in the Federal Register.

(posted October 14, 2011)

• Measuring and Improving Early Childhood Outcomes Conference, September 18-21, 2011, in New Orleans. Presentations now available.

(posted September 23, 2011)

• The 2011 OSEP Leadership Mega Conference was held August 1-3, 2011 in Arlington, VA. To access presentation materials, follow the daily agenda links.

(posted August 9, 2011)

• New Publications: The Importance and Outcomes of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families. are available for download.

(posted July 28, 2011)

• New Publication: Evaluation Summary of the Expanding Opportunities Interagency Inclusion Initiative: Increasing and Enhancing Access, Participation and Supports for All Children in High Quality Inclusive Programs and Services. is available for download.

(posted July 15, 2011)

• Presentations from the Eleventh National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute held May 16-18, 2011 are now available.

(posted June 13, 2011)

• New Publication: States' accountability and progress in serving young children with disabilities is available for download in advance of publication by Topics in Early Childhood Special Education.

(posted May 25, 2011)

• New Publication: The Importance of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families (Fact Sheet). is available for download.

(posted April 26, 2011)

• New Publication: Eligibility policies and practices for young children under Part B of IDEA (NECTAC Notes No. 27) is available for download.

(posted January 28, 2011)

• Resources are pending from the Webinar: From a Distance… Using Performance-based Video Feedback for Mentoring, and will be available from the webinars page.

(posted January 4, 2011)

• Recorded presentations and related materials have been posted for all three sessions from the NECTAC Webinar Series:
  Part C and Preschool National Picture: What we Learned from Reviewing APR Indicators

(posted December 27, 2010)

• New Publication: NECTAC Technical Assistance Model for Long-Term Systems Change: Three State Examples is available for download.

(posted December 7, 2010)

• 2011 Parts B and C Formula Grant Award Application Packages, due May 10, 2011, are available on OSEP's web site.

(posted November 23, 2010)

• New Publication: Quality Indicators of Inclusive Programs/Practices: A Compilation of Selected Resources is available for download.

(posted October 25, 2010)

• New TA resources on data collection of preschool education environments for October 1 - December 1, 2010 child count

(posted October 6, 2010)

• New Publications: Part C Updates (11th Edition), Section 619 Profile (17th Edition) and Part C Lead Agencies (NECTAC Notes No. 26) are available for download.

(posted October 6, 2010)

• New Part C Coordinator Orientation Video Training Series - collaboratively produced by NECTAC, RRCP, MSIP, EIFA and ITCA provides both video and supporting documents.

(posted August 17, 2010)

• New Publication: Expanding Opportunities: An Interagency Inclusion Initiative is available for download.

(posted March 26, 2010)

• New Publication: Evaluation Highlights: Client Feedback September 2006 - October 2009 is available for download.

(posted February 16, 2010)

• New Publication: Evaluating SPP/APR Improvement Activities Prepared for the OSEP Systems and Improvement Planning Priority Team by NECTAC and the RRC Program is available for download.

(posted January 22, 2010)

• Thanks to everyone who attended the 2009 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference!
  Presentation materials and photos from the event are now available.

(posted January 4, 2010)

• 2010 Parts B and C Formula Grant Award Application Packages due May 10, 2010, are available online at OSEP's web site.

(posted November 11, 2009)

• Publication update: A new version of Queries: Screening and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders is available for download.

(posted September 30, 2009)

• Early Learning Challenge Fund (ELCF) bill passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate is expected to move similar legislation this fall. For what it may mean for Part C and Section 619, see references to IDEA in ELCF (PDF: 133kb) and key resources on ELCF (PDF: 106kb).

(posted September 28, 2009)

• Presentations from the Ninth National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, held July 14-16, 2009, Chapel Hill, NC are now online.

(posted August 17, 2009)

• Part C and Part B Grant Award Letters and Funding Tables for FY 2009

(posted July 24, 2009)

• New Publication: Thinking Points: A Synthesis of Ideas About the Change Process (Topics: An occasional paper on the literature and practice of Technical Assistance) is available for download.

(posted July 15, 2009)

• New Publication: NECTAC Technical Assistance Model for Long-Term Systems Change is available for download.

(posted July 1, 2009)

• OSEP has released State Determinations on the Implementation of the IDEA for Part B and Part C for FY 2007

(posted June 5, 2009)

• Measuring Child and Family Outcomes, June 22-23, 2009, Bethesda, MD

(posted March 4, 2009)

• 2009 Part C Formula Grant Award Application Package - Information Collection 1820-0550 - Part C Application - Expiration Date: 12/31/2009

(posted February 5, 2009)

• 2009 Part B Formula Grant Award Application Package - Information Collection 1820-0030 - Part B Application - Expiration Date: 08/31/2009

(posted January 12, 2009)

• A new publication, Part C Updates: 10th Edition is now available.

(posted January 1, 2009)

• A new publication, Speaking the Language - Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Terms: Dictionaries, Glossaries and the NECTAC Acronym List, is available from NECTAC.

(posted November 24, 2008)

• Presentations from the Measuring Child & Family Outcomes Conference August 27-28, 2008, in Baltimore, MD are now available.

(posted September 26, 2008)

• A new publication, entitled Queries: Personnel Certification and Specialized Service Providers for ASD, is available from NECTAC.

(posted September 22, 2008)

• Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) Information Collection 1820-0578 for February 2009 submission

(posted August 28, 2008)

• Part B State Performance Report (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) Information Collection 1820-0624 for February 2009 submission

(posted August 28, 2008)

• Presentations from The Eighth National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute July 22-24, 2008, held in Chapel Hill, NC are now online.

(posted August 22, 2008)

• OSEP has posted the FY 2008 Grant Award Letters and Funding Tables for Part B and Part C of the IDEA online.

(posted July 29, 2008)

• OSEP has released State Determinations on Implementation of the IDEA for FY 2006

(posted July 11, 2008)

• New publication: Developmental Screening and Assessment Instruments with an Emphasis on Social and Emotional Development for Young Children Ages Birth through Five.

(posted June 10, 2008)

• National Early Childhood Transition Initiative - a new Web site of resources for states on transition issues related to the requirements of the State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Reports (APR).

(posted May 16, 2008)

• Trohanis Memorial Symposium - July 23, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

(posted May 13, 2008)

• A new publication has been added, our Fact Sheet: Vulnerable Young Children is available for download.

(posted May 1, 2008)

• View webinar presentations and materials from the
  2008 Conference Call Series for Administrators of Section 619 Coordinators.
  
  • January 17, 2008: Implementing Positive Behavior Supports Within Local Systems
  • February 21, 2008: Implementing Professional Development Strategies with Direct Service Providers Using Positive Behavior Supports
  • March 11, 2008: Professional Development and Inclusion: A Definition and Framework to Guide Cross-Sector Planning
  • April 23, 2008: Response to Intervention Goes to Pre-K: An Early Intervening System Called Recognition and Response

(posted April 28, 2008)

• Presentations and Photos from the December 2007 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference are now available!
  

(posted January 16, 2008)

• New content on the Part C and Part B-Section 619 pages including a link to Part C and Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) for February 1, 2008 submissions.

(posted October 30, 2007)

• New Resources for Part C: Fiscal Management Verification

(posted October 10, 2007)

• Now available- Handouts and materials from The Seventh National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
  

(posted October 3, 2007)

• Section 619 Profile (15th Edition) and Part C Updates (9th Edition)

(posted August 22, 2007)

• NECTAC Notes No. 24: Eligibility Policies and Practices for Young Children Under Part B of IDEA

(posted July 13, 2007)

• Multimedia Presentations - on Challenging Behaviors and Vulnerable Populations

(posted June 29, 2007)

• Part C Proposed Regulations as published in the Federal Register, DEC-ITCA-CEC side by side, and Early Intervention Family Alliance side by side (PDF: 56kb)

(posted May 25, 2007)

• Registration is now open for The Seventh National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, July 31 through August 2, 2007, in Chapel Hill, NC.
  

(posted April 3, 2007)

• NECTAC Notes No. 23: A Framework for Developing and Sustaining a Part C Finance System

(posted January 25, 2007)

• NECTAC Notes No. 22: To Fee or Not To Fee: That is the Question!

(posted January 9, 2007)

• NECTAC TA Staff by State

(posted December 4, 2006)

• IDEA 2004 resources, Part C Option, Part B Regulations

(posted October 30, 2006)

• Updates to our Part C and Part B/Section 619 pages

(posted October 30, 2006)

• Sixth National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute , July, 2006 - Presentation materials from Concurrents and Plenaries

(posted September 14, 2006)

• Part C Updates

(posted August 24, 2006)

• Section 619 Profile (14th Edition)

(posted August 24, 2006)

• Compilation of Projects Addressing the Early Childhood Provisions of IDEA - FY 2005

(posted August 24, 2006)

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