SPP/APR Special Collection – Part B Introduction

Part B Preschool Special Education

Some general SPP/APR resources are applicable to the Part B Introduction. The applicable OSEP resources include:

Part B SPP/APR Template
- SPP/APR Instructions (see guidance on describing general supervision system and stakeholder engagement)
Part B SPP/APR User Guide
Universal TA for FFY 2020-2025 SPP/APR (see stakeholder engagement section)

The applicable TA resource is:

State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA: Monitoring, Technical Assistance, and Enforcement (OSEP QA23-01) – This resource outlines the state’s general supervision responsibilities under Parts C and B. It includes information on how the components of the state’s general supervision system are designed to interact and inform each other in ensuring implementation of IDEA requirements and what a reasonably designed general supervision system should include. The resource can help states understand the context for the General Supervision section in the Part B Introduction.

Identifying, Correcting, and Reporting Noncompliance: A State Guide – This guide outlines the steps in identifying, correcting, and reporting noncompliance in the SPP/APR and is applicable to the Part B Introduction, since states must report on their general supervision system in this indicator. The guide is based on OSEP QA 23-01: State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA.
Leading by Convening – This NCSI resource is a framework for engaging stakeholders in improving results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. It focuses on coalescing around issues, ensuring relevant participation, and doing the work together to help achieve state goals.
SPP/APR Submission Guidance Checklist and Tips – Part B Introduction – This resource helps ensure states have included all required narrative in the Part B Introduction, including a description of:
- The state’s general supervision system, including monitoring, technical assistance and professional development activities.
- Stakeholder engagement and public input
- Reporting to the public
The resource also reminds states to review and address any required actions within “OSEP Response” and “Required Actions” as outlined in the prior year’s SPP/APR.

Published October 2026.