SSIP Phase I Writing Guide: Indicator 11

The purpose of this document is to support States in writing the narrative for Phase I of the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). It provides an outline for States to use in organizing their narrative content to ensure that all required components are addressed. The outline includes considerations on information States might include in their narrative description to address the required content. These considerations are intended as suggestions and not all considerations may be relevant for your State. This guide compiles information from the following OSEP documents: (1) Part C State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) OSEP Evaluation Tool; (2) Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR): Part C Indicator Measurement Table; (3) OSEP SSIP Phase I Implementation Guide--Part C; and (4) State Systemic Improvement Plan Questions and Answers. As such, this guide serves as a key reference document for States as they draft Phase I of their SSIP for the April 1, 2015 submission. For States that choose not to use the narrative outline suggested in this document, a compilation of the considerations by component has been developed in checklist form. This checklist can assist States in determining if they have incorporated relevant content in their narrative. The following is appended: (1) SSIP Phase I Writing Guide: Indicator 11 "Checklist."