Category Archives: Resource Type

Format of resource

Deficit Narratives: How We Can Change Our Perspective

Deficit narratives imply that the children, not the schools or programs, need to change in order to improve educational outcomes and experiences. How can we turn those statements around to place the responsibility on schools and programs to ensure equitable outcomes for all children, regardless of their identity characteristics, geographic location, socioeconomic status, or any other label?

Child and Family Outcomes Office Hours with ECTA and DaSy

Join ECTA and DaSy to discuss and share information about the child and family outcomes. Participating Part C and Part B, Section 619 Coordinators and other state agency staff, especially staff new to their role, will have an opportunity to ask TA providers questions, learn from colleagues around the country, and explore issues in a collegial environment.

Timelines for Obligating and Liquidating FFY 2021 Part C ARP and IDEA Funds

Thumbnail of OSEP Memo

On May 17, 2023 OSEP released a memo regarding the obligation of and timelines for liquidating FFY 2021 funds. The OSEP memo addressed questions OSEP had received about FFY 2021 IDEA funds including American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. (If you missed this memo, it is attached below.) DaSy encourages Part C coordinators to read the memo carefully and share the memo with pertinent staff within your agency, particularly those involved with the fiscal management of the Part C program.