Special Education Funding Monthly Tidbits

Funding Made Simple: Special Education Funding Monthly Tidbits
Stay up to date on the latest guidance and real-world scenarios in Special Education funding. These monthly Zoom sessions take core concepts from SPED Funding 101, MOE 101, Private Schools, and the SPED Consolidated Grant Application and break them into practical, easy-to-use pieces. Each meeting highlights timely updates and hot topics while helping you build sustainable procedures for your LEA. Designed for Special Education Directors and Business Managers, this series keeps you informed and confident as you navigate funding requirements throughout the year.
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| December 9, 2025 Virtual 2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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January 27, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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February 10, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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February 18, 2026
Virtual 9:00–3:00
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SPED Funding
This course is a basic introduction to special education funding for special education directors and their business officials. Discussions will include budgeting, revenue, expenditures, and compliance topics. Please bring your questions and tips so we can learn from one another.
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March 25, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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March 27, 2026
Virtual 9:00–12:00
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MOE 101
Are you stressed about IDEA-B Maintenance of Effort (MOE)? Join us to learn more. What functions are included in calculations? What about program intent codes (PIC)s? How do I calculate to determine my LEA level of effort/compliance? What exceptions, and why should I submit them? We will walk through the process and share resources for proactive budget planning and documentation. Collaboration time will be provided in the afternoon. This workshop is designed specifically for Special Education Directors and business managers. Participants will be able to attend this workshop virtually via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
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April 23, 2026
Virtual 9:00–12:00
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Private Schools
Have parentally placed students served in private schools located within your geographical boundaries? This is the workshop for you! Discussions will include child find and evaluation requirements, meaningful consultation and documentation, tracking and reporting students, proportionate share, and tracking expenditures for the provision of services. Participants will leave with sample forms to assist with implementation. This workshop is designed specifically for Special Education Directors and business managers. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
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April 28, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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May 13, 2026
Virtual 9:00–12:00
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SPED Consolidated Grant Application
Join us as we walk through the Special Education Consolidated Grant Application. Discussions will include access levels in TEAL application, eGrants; ADCs for LEAs; contacts for AskTED and eGrants; application schedules and required actions with connections to private schools, MOE, and much more…Please bring your questions and tips so we can learn from one another. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
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May 26, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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June 23, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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July 28, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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August 25, 2026
Virtual
2:00–3:30 |
SPED Funding Monthly Tidbits
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Questions? Contact a member of our team!