This article highlights how TA centered on DMS 2.0 has led to meaningful system improvements, using Indiana and Montana as examples.
Category Archives: CIFR
Preparing for DMS 2.0
Preparation is the foundation to a successful DMS 2.0 process. ECTA, CADRE, DaSy, and CIFR developed clear steps to help you get prepared.
DaSy & CIFR Part C Fiscal Data Webinar 2025
September 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET. Cross-Center Fiscal Webinar Beyond the Budget: Collaborative Strategies for Using Fiscal Data to Strengthen Part C Programs. Discover how strong partnerships between Part C program and fiscal staff can improve services and compliance.
Preparing for DMS: Steps for Improving State Systems
Quick Reference Guide on the Timely Expenditure of IDEA Funds
This new guide helps state staff and others understand obligation and liquidation requirements and timelines, the grant funding cycle, and oversight responsibilities,
Timely, Purposeful Expenditure of IDEA Funds Webinar
Join CIFR, NCSI, ECTA, and DaSy for this cross-center webinar to deepen your understanding of obligation and liquidation requirements and timelines, the grant funding cycle, and oversight responsibilities.
CIFR 2022 Part C Fiscal Webinar: The What, Why, and How of State Part C Fiscal Monitoring
July 11, 2022. Why is fiscal monitoring under IDEA so important? Fiscal monitoring is a major part of general supervision, and state lead agencies should have written procedures for identifying instances of and correcting for noncompliance.
Part C Fiscal Monitoring Indicators for State Lead Agencies
Each Part C Lead Agency is responsible for the general administration and supervision of its early intervention system.
Coffee Talk Series: Using ARP Funding to Improve Part C and Part B 619 Data Systems
January – February 2022. Planning to use American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to improve your data system? Wondering where to start with system upgrades and enhancements? Need to communicate data collection needs and timelines or federal requirements on use of the funds to diverse stakeholders?
Quick Reference Guide on the Use of IDEA Part C Funds
This guide helps lead agency staff, policymakers, and stakeholders understand the necessary regulatory requirements related to the state’s management of IDEA Part C funds.
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