Supporting Innovative Practices - SIP

Did you know California’s Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) helps shape special education policy across the state? Established under federal and state law, ACSE advises the Governor, Legislature, State Board of Education, and State Superintendent on issues impacting students with disabilities, including student outcomes, family engagement, inclusive services, teacher preparation, and more. Made up of parents, individuals with disabilities, educators, and other stakeholders, ACSE meetings are open to the public, providing opportunities for community voice and engagement in California’s special education system.
 
Use this link to access the meeting agenda and live webcast:
bit.ly/ACSEJune2026

Interested in joining the SIP team?!
Now is the time! We’re currently hiring multiple positions. Scroll for more info. Visit edjoin.org for all the details and to apply!

✨We’re Hiring a Program Support Specialist!✨
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The job of Program Support Specialist, Supporting Innovative Practices, is done for the purpose(s) of improving instructional practices to promote educational access and achievement for students with disabilities in the classroom and school setting. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to districts within Riverside county in the areas of student learning and success, program support, planning, and monitoring of special education programs; serves as a liaison between general education and special education in support of equity, access, and inclusion; serve as a resource for the professional development of special education staff and performing other related duties as assigned. The position will also provide State-wide assistance to identified school districts as part of grant funding through the California Department of Education. This is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. This position is grant funded.

Application Deadline: June 3rd, 2026 | 3:30 p.m. PST

🔗https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2226612

✨We’re Hiring a Coordinator!✨
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The job of Coordinator Supporting Innovative Practices is done for the purpose(s) of improving instructional practices to promote educational access and achievement for students with disabilities in the classroom and school setting. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to districts in the areas of student learning and success, program support, planning, and monitoring of special education programs, including the provision of specialized technical assistance with data quality, data systems, and data analysis related to California’s Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM) process; serve as a liaison between general education and special education in support of educational access within the classroom and school setting; serve as a resource for professional development and perform other related duties as assigned. The position will also provide statewide assistance to identified school districts as part of grant funding through the California Department of Education. This is designated a certificated management position and part of the Management Leadership Team. This position is grant funded.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 5th, 2026 | 3:30 p.m. PST

🔗https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2226859

✨May 28th 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. PST✨
Innovative, inclusive practices aren’t just the “right thing to do”—they are the smartest long-term investment a district can make.
 
This 90-minute session will use data and real-world examples to demonstrate the compelling return on investment (ROI) that inclusive practices provide, starting in early childhood and extending through K-12. Through sharing data and implementation experiences we will show:
 
Inclusion Drives Outcomes & Saves Money: Inclusive settings transform student achievement, strengthen family partnerships, and provide significant ROI and long-term fiscal sustainability.
The Data Proof: We will review special education data trends and showcase successful, innovative, inclusive programs that prove the financial wisdom of investment.
Cost Reduction is Real: Learn how intentional investments in inclusive early learning directly reduce future district costs—including fewer special education services, lower paraeducator staffing needs, reduced transportation expenses, and less litigation.
Preschool is the Best Place to Start: We will spotlight two early learning centers that are solving the integration of high-quality instruction, family partnerships, and sustainable business models using revenue streams like TK, ADA, and state PreK partnerships. Inclusive PreK is demonstrably the fiscally smartest choice.

Attendees will leave with:
💸Data demonstrating how inclusive practices can drive clear, measurable return on investment.
📊Statewide Data Metrics to compare against local data, helping identify where improved inclusion might reduce the most restrictive placements and services and have long-term ROI.
💡Actionable Strategies to align fiscal, instructional, and operational systems to support sustainable programs.
Register Today:
🔗 bit.ly/SIPsmartinvestment

✨Join us on May 28th!!!✨
Innovative, inclusive practices aren’t just the “right thing to do”—they are the smartest long-term investment a district can make.
 
This 90-minute session will use data and real-world examples to demonstrate the compelling return on investment (ROI) that inclusive practices provide, starting in early childhood and extending through K-12. Through sharing data and implementation experiences we will show that inclusion drives outcomes & saves money, inclusive settings transform student achievement, strengthen family partnerships, and provide significant ROI and long-term fiscal sustainability.
📊The Data Proof: We will review special education data trends and showcase successful, innovative, inclusive programs that prove the financial wisdom of investment.
💸Cost Reduction is Real: Learn how intentional investments in inclusive early learning directly reduce future district costs—including fewer special education services, lower paraeducator staffing needs, reduced transportation expenses, and less litigation.
🚸Preschool is the Best Place to Start: We will spotlight two early learning centers that are solving the integration of high-quality instruction, family partnerships, and sustainable business models using revenue streams like TK, ADA, and state PreK partnerships. Inclusive PreK is demonstrably the fiscally smartest choice.

Attendees will leave with:
Data demonstrating how inclusive practices can drive clear, measurable return on investment.

Statewide Data Metrics to compare against local data, helping identify where improved inclusion might reduce the most restrictive placements and services and have long-term ROI.

Actionable Strategies to align fiscal, instructional, and operational systems to support sustainable programs.
Register Today!
🔗bit.ly/SIPsmartinvestment