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Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)

 

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) permits, and sometimes requires, local educational agencies (LEAs) to use Part B funds under the "coordinated, early intervening services (CEIS)" set-aside.

CEIS funds may be used for students in grades Kindergarten through grade 12, with a particular emphasis on students in kindergarten through grade 3 and include:
  • Professional development for teachers and other school staff for the delivery of scientifically based academic instruction and behavioral interventions, including scientifically based literacy instruction and instruction in the use of adaptive and instructional software, and 
  • Providing educational and behavioral evaluations, services and supports. 34 CFR 300.226(b)
Any LEA that uses Part B funds for coordinated early intervening services must annually report to the state education agency on:
  • The number of students served by coordinated early intervening services, and
  • The number of students served by coordinated early intervening services who subsequently receive special education and related services during the preceding two-year period. 34 CFR 300.226(d)

IDEA CEIS funds may be used to supplement, but not supplant, activities funded with and carried out under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). 34 CFR 300.226(e)


IDEA Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Technical Assistance Resources provided by WI DPI

Overview of the Coordinated Early Intervening Services Set-Aside - This document includes:

  • What is meant by “Coordinated Early Intervening Services"
  • How CEIS set-aside amounts are determined
  • Funding an RtI system with CEIS set-aside funds
  • CEIS seta-side allowable costs 
  • CEIS mandatory reporting requirements
  • CEIS set-aside application process, including the CEIS narrative
  • Accounting for CEIS expenditures
  • IDEA regulations regarding the use of CEIS and Title I Schoolwide set-aside funds
  • RtI and Students with Disabilities

Overview of the Coordinated Early Intervening Services Webinar

CEIS Budget Allowables   

RTI Licensure Guidance


IDEA Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Technical Assistance Resources provided by US Department of Education and CIFR

Federal Guidance

Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting Guidance

Questions regarding IDEA Flow-through and Preschool formula grants and fiscal compliance should be directed to the DPI special education fiscal inbox: ideafiscal@dpi.wi.gov. This inbox is managed by Will Cannon.

To schedule a technical assistance meeting with Will Cannon or Rachel Zellmer, Special Education Team fiscal monitoring consultants, please use our Bookings page.