Join the State Strategy Lab to explore pathways to assessment coherence so that different assessments serve distinct purposes without creating conflicting messages. The session will highlight practical approaches for strengthening coherence within existing frameworks or redesigning systems from the ground up, with a focus on building stronger connections to improve student outcomes.
Join us for practical insights on supporting federal programs for students who are the most in need, and connect with WestEd experts and hear about solutions for state leaders.
Our Federal Finance Training helps SEA leaders navigate shifting requirements across ESSA, IDEA, and EDGAR. Participants will receive practical guidance to strengthen statewide fiscal oversight, compliance, and support for districts in a changing funding landscape.
This brief describes the service focus of the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC). Explore the eight themes, including Academic Excellence, that guide the Center’s federally funded support for educational agencies across western U.S. states and territories.
New Fiscal Resources From the National Center for Systemic Improvement
Students With Disabilities in Private Schools. This quick reference guide helps educators provide children and youths with disabilities enrolled in private schools with the opportunity to receive services comparable to those offered to students with disabilities in public schools.
Allowable Use of Funds for Students With Disabilities. A new decision tree tool provides SEA fiscal staff with a clear framework for implementing IDEA Part B requirements related to allowable use of federal grant funds.
New Resources for Navigating Systemwide Priorities
Align Programs and Services. Discover how building relational trust, fostering collaboration, and creating shared goals can transform fragmented efforts into connected systems that better serve young people and families.
Reduce Chronic Absenteeism. A new infographic provides SEAs with actionable guidance and links to research-based resources for improving student attendance.
Address Early Literacy Gaps.A recent study found that many students who were identified as needing additional early literacy support in Massachusetts’s early screenings continue to face challenges in later grades. The findings point to opportunities to strengthen early support and help more students get on track sooner.
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