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New Features

Title I, Part D State Coordinator's Orientation Handbook

The Center's newest product, the Title I, Part D State Coordinator's Orientation Handbook, provides an overview of the Part D program and the roles and responsibilities of a Title I, Part D coordinator. The handbook attempts to address basic as well as advanced questions that new coordinators and staff members working with Part D programs may have about topics such as funding, reporting, monitoring, and planning. more »

Title I, Part D Jeopardy

This Jeopardy PowerPoint helps test your knowledge of Title I, Part D regulations and common N or D issues through a series of 25 True or False questions. When played as a slide show, the presentation becomes an interactive game as questions of different categories and values are chosen.  State coordinators may use this new tool as a dynamic way to educate new N or D directors on the Title I, Part D statutes. more »

Six Tips for Planning a Successful Statewide Conference

Statewide conferences offer a unique opportunity for program coordinators to disseminate information, provide training, share successful strategies, and form collaborative ventures. To help you plan your own statewide conference, NDTAC gathered recommendations and resources from several Title I, Part D coordinators and other professionals seasoned in planning State or regional N or D-related conferences. In this document, we consolidate information from these veterans into six detailed recommendations and provide links to sample materials and resources. more »

Title I, Part D Glossary

Heard of an “IEP,” but not quite sure what it is? Have trouble distinguishing between a “juvenile detention” and a “juvenile corrections” program? Particularly for those new to the Part D program, the number of specialized terms and acronyms used in reference to the field of N or D education can seem overwhelming. But becoming conversant with these terms is an important first step towards untangling the complexities of the law. The Title, I, Part D Glossary provides a quick reference guide to the terms commonly used in Part-D-related law, guidance, and other resources. more »

Previous Features

January 2007: Drop Out Prevention and Students At Risk of Academic Failure » more

November 2006: Family Involvement (continued) » more

September 2006: Mentoring » more

August 2006: Family Involvement » more

June/July 2006: Reading Literacy » more

April/May 2006: Pre-Post Assessment » more

March 2006: Title I, Part D Data Reporting » more

January/February 2006: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) » more

December 2005: Monitoring » more

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