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 * Rules and Regulations **
 * NDE visits - please continue to let us know/invite us
 * RDA - Results Driven Accountability - closing the achievement gap - ESU obtained a grant from NDE to support MTSS implementation in our schools as an avenue to addressing the achievement gap (see below)
 * ILCD – TIPs were required to be set by Aug 1 and must address closing the gap - NDE announced that all will be revised to address wording requirement changes not previously communicated - Sarah will be contacting districts to set up sessions with your SIP/ILCD teams i
 * Policies and Procedures - this checklist must be completed annually prior to June 1 - it can be found on your ILCD website via the Portal
 * File reviews for 2016-17
 * Winside
 * Wynot


 * Programs and Initiatives **
 * CPI – ESU #1 offers crisis prevention and intervention training – CPI will be offered at ESU in the summers only - consider getting one of your staff trained as a trainer to provide your school with maximum flexibility for training your team - dates for this summer will be sent out soon
 * Staffing – please let me know of any concerns - contract intentions are out now - contracts will be sent the first part of February
 * Two types of professional leave for ESU staff
 * professional leave
 * 3 days
 * staff directed professional development
 * ESU reimburses staff
 * school leave
 * when schools ask ESU staff to attend a training off campus on their behalf or as part of a school team
 * school reimburses ESU staff for any mileage, meals, hotels, registration expenses
 * considered contract days for the district
 * Spedhelper – excellent resource for you and your teachers – thanks to Sarah Hansen
 * Unified Sports - Dan Masters from NSAA has email information to schools and presented to principals
 * AIMSweb - we are anticipating a move to AIMSweb Plus and will offer training and support


 * Financial Information **
 * Contracted SPED Services – make sure the provider has an approved rate and code for reimbursement purposes – have them contact Jill Weatherly at NDE (402) 471-2464
 * 45 days to get an approved rate
 * Non-Public/Proportionate Share Annual Meeting - documentation is required to submit IDEA Consolidated Application
 * proof of publication (affidavit from printer)
 * affirmation of consultation if you have anyone attend meet (required if you have non public, even if no one shows up for the meeting)
 * IDEA – in most cases we’ve used district staff which will require ** semiannual certification documentation **- same requirements as Title 1
 * Sped funding document - this is what NASES shared with senators during our legislative conference

>> ESU 1 is bringing Solution Tree author/speaker Austin Buffum to our area on Aug 1-2 >> NDE/UNL will be opening their trainings to teams for the 2016-17 school year
 * Professional Development**
 * ESU #1 Area Sped Teacher Prof Dev - this is the second year of our PLC approach to providing professional development to area sped teachers and administrators - as we continue to refine the process, we welcome your feedback and input - the goal is to tap into the knowledge and expertise of colleagues to improve practices across all our schools
 * http://k12engagement.unl.edu outstanding resources for addressing discipline, behavior and engagement
 * MTSS/RDA
 * IEP Facilitation - this is an outstanding 3 day training which will likely be held June 13-16 at ESU 3