N-03: Part C Coordinator Orientation, Support & Professional Development Initiative
This initiative will provide an immediate response to new Part C Coordinators and provide opportunities for Coordinators to network and receive current, accurate, practical, and research-based information about SPP/APR challenges, compliance, and results activities. New Coordinators require immediate support in order to understand the demands on the position and to maintain their states' program. In addition, new Part C Coordinators require on-going support beyond the foundational information as the coordinator faces the continuing challenges of shrinking resources with increased demand for accountability.
The initiative is coordinated by a collaborative committee comprised of RRC early childhood specialists, National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) staff, a representative from the Infant Toddler Coordinators' Association (ITCA) and a representative from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
For more information, please contact: Jim Henson, Response to Intervention (RtI) Policy Task Force (MD-B-02) In order to ensure implementation of federal requirements and options, and to assist local school systems to effectively organize and utilize resources to support achievement of all students, the Maryland State Department of Education developed the guidance document A Tiered Instructional Approach to Support Achievement for All Students: Maryland's Response to Intervention Framework to articulate an evidence-based framework for a tiered instructional approach. This approach is consistent with regulatory requirements for the identification of students with specific learning disabilities and best practice. The Response to Intervention process is recommended for use in Maryland public schools. MSRRC provided technical assistance to a cross-divisional core team of state staff and stakeholders and a large task force of representatives of schools, advocates, professional organizations and families. MSRRC provided assistance in compiling a resource notebook for the task force, providing national experts, a web-based electronic learning community and final production of this guidance document.
