1. 1 Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities

2. 2 All school districts in Nebraska are required to participate in the special education continuous improvement process called Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities.

3. 3 ILCD: is a continuous 5 step process focuses on student improvement is data driven is district driven linked to school improvement collaboration between Parts B & C

4. 4 Why ILCD? New challenges due to: NCLB accountability focus on student outcomes & achievements school improvement IDEA 2004 monitoring priorities

5. 5 ILCD Steps

6. 6 Step 1: Basics Partner with ESU Facilitator Create timeline Survey File Review Data Analysis

7. 7 Step 2: Data Collection Surveys Website Local Data

8. 8 Step 3: Putting It All Together ILCD Committee reviews data identification of strengths & weaknesses compare with school improvement goals 8 Inquires determination of performance levels

9. 9 Step 4: New Frontiers Development & implementation of improvement strategies NDE review, as determined by the state Collaborate with school improvement committee in needed areas

10. 10 Step 5: Continued Success Continue implementation of improvement strategies Continue data analysis Continue working with school improvement team Monitor progress

11. 11 2 1 43 5 ILCD Cycle