Monthly Calls
Monthly TA Calls
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We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The September call will include the following topics:
- Preliminary Special Education Budgets
- Referral Process for Infants and Toddlers
- Updates from the Office of Special Education
Monthly TA calls are recorded and archived on the Office of Special Education website on the Monthly Call page.
The Monthly Call tab is found under Related Links on the lower right side of the homepage or may be reached by clicking here.
As a reminder, we will be using ZOOM for the calls and participants will be able to see and hear the presenters but will not be able to be heard or seen on the webcam. Pre-submitted questions will be answered during the call so if you would like to submit questions for the call or submit ideas for future topics, please provide that information to us by clicking here.
Call Details:
November 30, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Monthly Call Join Link: https://zoom.us/j/95515169106?pwd=bUo5QXd4Y1Y4TkhscUN2STRtaXVVUT09
You may also join by Telephone: Dial: +1 408-638-0968 or +1 646-568-7788 (US Toll)Webinar ID: 955 1516 9106
Passcode: 167933
If you are new to ZOOM, please login a few minutes early. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we hope these calls will provide an avenue for better communication. We look forward to our monthly call and receiving your input about possible topics for future calls!
Previous Calls:
Thursday September 28, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The August call will include the following topics:
- Preliminary Special Education Budgets
- Referral Process for Infants and Toddlers
- Updates from the Office of Special Education
Thursday August 31, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The August call will include the following topics:
• Texthelp uPar
• Private School Proportionate Share
Thursday May 25, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The May call will include the following topics:
• Statewide Deployment of Texthelp
• Micro-credentials for UDL and High Leverage Practices
• Related Services and Inclusive Education
Thursday April 27, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The April call will include the following topics:
• Annual RDA Determinations
• College Bound
• Final Allocations, Excess Cost, and GEPA - Section 427
• Graduation information
Thursday March 30, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The March call will include the following topics:
• Film Camp
• June 1 Budget Application: Part 2 LEA Demonstration
Presentation Slides
Thursday February 23, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The February call will include the following topics:
• VI-B State Budget and Input on Distribution of Funds
• Changes to the Local APR
• June 1 Budget Application: Part 1 Overview
Presentation Slides
Thursday January 26, 2023
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The January call will include the following topics:
• Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools
• Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) Overview
• EC to Kindergarten Transition
Thursday November 17, 2022
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The November call will include the following topics:
• Communicating Through Conflict
• High-Cost Occurrence
Thursday October 27, 2022
We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. The October call will include the following topics:
- Supporting Families and School Districts
- Private School Proportionate Share
Thursday August 25, 2022
Topics: We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The August call will include the following topics:
- Alt English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)
- Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) scoring
- Communicating Interagency Relationships and Collaborative Linkages for Exceptional Students (CIRCLES)
- Special Education Monitoring and Management System (SMMS)
- Preliminary budget / Maintenance of Effort (MOE)Presentation Slide
Thursday May 26, 2022
Topics: We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The May call will include the following topics:
- Vicki King, Dyslexia Specialist will provide information about Dyslexia Intervention, including students with IEP
- Christi Dixon, Educational Services for Visual Impairment (ESVI) State Coordinator will highlight student achievements, Cane Quest, TVI awards and media highlights
- Crystal Bethea, State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) Director, will be highlighting new partner districts support with HLPs, UDL, and RTI
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Topics: We invite you to join us for our monthly LEA call, Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The April call will include the following topics: Annual Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Determinations, Final Allocations and Excess Cost, and College Bound Arkansas.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Topics: The March call will include the following topics: June 1 Budget Application and Private School Proportionate Share.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Topics: State’s VI-B application and input on distribution of funds, changes to the local Annual Performance Report (APR), and additional technical assistance and support for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
High Cost Occurrence and Private School Proportionate Share (PSPS) Survey.
(Please review slide 9 as it has been updated since the monthly TA call to provide the following clarification:
-Self-contained LRE placement is not a requirement to make a HCO claim.
-ONLY the costs related to Special Education Teacher costs in the Instructional Costs section will be removed from the claim if the two-prong test is not met. All other portions of the claim will continue through the review process. ) - Josh Hart, Program Manager
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Topics: IEP Facilitation, Mediation, and Arkansas Transition Services: Tools to Transition.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Topics: Behavior tips to support virtual learning, FBA modules, and strategies that can be implemented quickly to improve student engagement and success.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Topics: Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM), The Role of School Psychology Specialists, and High Leverage Practices (HLP).
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Topics: Sonja Wright-McMurray, Associate Director for Accountability, Career Readiness, and Technical Programs and Sarah Shamburger, Program Coordinator for Accountability and Funding, Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE), will provide information on CTE-Perkins Accountability and TRIAND and eSchool coding issues for students with disabilities. Suzie Baker, Director of Easterseals Arkansas Outreach Program and Technology Services, will be discussing two capacity building projects that Easterseals is involved in that support LEAs. The call will include Special Education updates as well.
