General Supervision: Videos and Video Descriptions
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released updated “general supervision” guidance and an accompanying Dear Colleague Letter, July 2023.
The general supervision requirement necessitates states monitor local educational agencies (LEAs) as required by IDEA Part B, and early intervention service (EIS) programs and providers as required by IDEA Part C to ensure children with disabilities and their families access their rights under IDEA.
Improving Results for Infants, Toddlers and Children with Disabilities by Ensuring IDEA Compliance
OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams explains why ensuring compliance with the IDEA leads to improved results for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities.
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Infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families deserve to have access to early intervention programs and educational experiences that reflect high expectations for their future success.
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That’s why the Office of Special Education Programs is laser focused on building and supporting systems to improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
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As part of our Results Driven Accountability initiative, OSEP recently released guidance to help State agencies and Entities improve their general supervision systems.
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These systems are strongest when they prioritize both compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and emphasize improved results for children with disabilities.
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A State’s general supervision system should consist of eight integrated components, which all work together to create a cohesive system of early intervention and special education.
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From monitoring that is designed to examine and evaluate local special education and early intervention programs to technical assistance and professional development, which give our educators the tools to be successful…
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… Each of these eight components contribute to creating an infrastructure that supports effective early intervention and special education systems.
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To put an even finer point on it, a State’s general supervision system is
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the foundation on which the house of opportunity is built.
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Infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families deserve to have access to early intervention programs and educational experiences that reflect high expectations for their future success.
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Montage of still images and videos of young children participating in early learning and educational activities.
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That’s why the Office of Special Education Programs is laser focused on building and supporting systems to improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
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OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams speaks directly at the camera while sitting.
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As part of our Results Driven Accountability initiative, OSEP recently released guidance to help State agencies and Entities improve their general supervision systems.
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Static image that shows a graphic that reads “RDA: Results Driven Accountability. Improving results for children with disabilities” and another static image of the cover of OSEP’s General Supervision Guidance, which reads “State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and Co f the IDEA. Monitoring, Technical Assistance and Enforcement, OSEP QA 23-01, U.S. Department of Educations, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. July 24, 2023.”
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These systems are strongest when they prioritize both compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and emphasize improved results for children with disabilities.
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Director Williams speaks directly at the camera while sitting.
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A State’s general supervision system should consist of eight integrated components, which all work together to create a cohesive system of early intervention and special education.
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Puzzle piece graphic depicting the eight integrated components. The eight integrated components include:
- Effective Dispute Resolution
- Integrated Monitoring Activities
- Discal Management
- Data on Processes and Results
- State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR)
- Targeted Technical Assistance (TA) and Professional Development
- Policies, Procedures and Effective Implementation
- Improvement, Correction, Incentives and Sanctions.
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From monitoring that is designed to examine and evaluate local special education and early intervention programs to technical assistance and professional development, which give our educators the tools to be successful…
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Video montage of adults in professional development classrooms, offices, at laptops, in brainstorming sessions,
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… Each of these eight components contribute to creating an infrastructure that supports effective early intervention and special education systems.
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Director Williams speaks directly at the camera while sitting.
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To put an even finer point on it, a State’s general supervision system is
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Director Williams speaks directly at the camera while walking down the hallway at the U.S. Department of Education building.
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the foundation on which the house of opportunity is built.
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Line drawing of a stick figure house. Ends with final image of U.S. Department of Education Cap Logo and symbols for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. www.ed.gov.
Leveraging Technical Assistance Centers to Support States’ Strong General Supervision Systems
OSEP Deputy Director David Cantrell shares how states can use OSEP-funded technical assistance centers to help build strong general supervision systems.
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The Office of Special Education Programs is dedicated to improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. One way we help achieve this goal is by providing free access to technical assistance and resources that can support building strong early intervention and special education programs.
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A key part of this work is OSEP’s Results Driven Accountability initiative, which emphasizes a focus on both compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and improving results for children with disabilities.
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Strengthening a State’s general supervision system is critical to RDA. And that’s why OSEP released guidance to help states design and implement effective general supervision systems.
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These systems should consist of 8 components, which together form a cohesive approach for providing early intervention and special education.
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I like to think of OSEP funded Technical Assistance Centers as a natural partner in developing…
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… improved general supervision systems.
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A State’s general supervision system is the foundation on which the house of opportunity is built…
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… so that every infant, toddler or child with a disability can reach their potential and succeed.
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And OSEP funded TA centers stand ready to assist.
Audio 1 (0:00 – 0:19)
The Office of Special Education Programs is dedicated to improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. One way we help achieve this goal is by providing free access to technical assistance and resources that can support building strong early intervention and special education programs.
Visual 1 (0:00 – 0:19)
OSEP Deputy Director David Cantrell speaks directly to the camera.
Audio 2 (0:20 – 0:34)
A key part of this work is OSEP’s Results Driven Accountability initiative, which emphasizes a focus on both compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and improving results for children with disabilities.
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Deputy Director Cantrell speak to the camera in a screen in the top left corner. The background scrolls through OSEP’s Results Driven Accountability webpage on ed.gov.
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Strengthening a State’s general supervision system is critical to RDA. And that’s why OSEP released guidance to help states design and implement effective general supervision systems.
Visual 3 (0:35 – 0:47)
OSEP Deputy Director David Cantrell speaks directly to the camera.
Audio 4 (0:48 -0:57)
These systems should consist of 8 components, which together form a cohesive approach for providing early intervention and special education.
Visual 4 (0:48 – 0:57)
Puzzle piece graphic depicting the eight integrated components. The eight integrated components include:
- Effective Dispute Resolution
- Integrated Monitoring Activities
- Discal Management
- Data on Processes and Results
- State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR)
- Targeted Technical Assistance (TA) and Professional Development
- Policies, Procedures and Effective Implementation
- Improvement, Correction, Incentives and Sanctions.
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I like to think of OSEP funded Technical Assistance Centers as a natural partner in developing…
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Seven spinning gears of different sizes connected to each other. The center gear is red.
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… improved general supervision systems.
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OSEP Deputy Director Cantrell looks into the camera while walking down the hall.
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A State’s general supervision system is the foundation on which the house of opportunity is built…
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Scrolling image of the front cover of the OSEP State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Part B and C of the IDEA guidance released in 2023 fades into an image of a blue print, a model house and two people shaking hands.
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… so that every infant, toddler or child with a disability can reach their potential and succeed.
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Collage of young children playing dress up.
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And OSEP funded TA centers stand ready to assist.
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Scrolling image of OSEP IDEA’s That Works website. Ends with final image of U.S. Department of Education Cap Logo and symbols for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. www.ed.gov.
Related Resources
- Dear Colleague Letter: General Supervision Responsibilities (July 24, 2023)
- Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA (July 24, 2023)
- Carta a los queridos colegas: Responsabilidades de supervisión general (24 de julio de 2023)
- Responsabilidades de Supervisión General Estatal bajo las Partes B y C del IDEA (24 de julio de 2023)
Last modified on March 21, 2024