2026

Join us for a two-part Directors Webinar featuring the Michigan SPDG team and a return visit from our National Meeting keynote speaker, Christopher Littlefield!

Part 1: Data-Informed Decisions for Implementation and Impact

The Michigan SPDG team will share how they use data to determine when schools are ready to add additional learning sessions. They will also discuss how data are used to continuously improve the statewide impact of the MiMTSS TA Center's efforts to build educators' MTSS knowledge and skills in classroom settings.

Missed the SPDG National Meeting or had to choose between concurrent breakout sessions? Here's another chance to catch some of what you missed!

During this Directors Webinar, presenters from the National Meeting will return to share their breakout presentations with the broader SPDG community. Join us for another opportunity to learn from their work, explore practical strategies, and connect with colleagues.

During this session, Dr. Jennifer Coffey will present the latest findings from the recent GPRA (Government Performance and Results Act) review, sharing insights and key outcomes form the SPDG initiative. The webinar will be recorded and made available here for those who are unable to attend.

Adrienne Woods, PhD, of SRI Education will share how states can use aggregated IEP data beyond APR reporting to examine IEP quality, service patterns, equity, and needs for professional development or systems improvement. She’ll also introduce SEAMLESS, a privacy-conscious approach for transforming IEP narrative content into data that can be used for research and decision-making.

GrantWISE is a SIGnetwork Community of Practice (CoP) open to all SPDGs focused on fiscal and programmatic excellence in discretionary grants. The group explores procurement, internal controls, budget planning, and APR-related budget explanations.

This meeting (September 9^th at 3:00 ET) is focused on final reports and implementing a no-cost extension SPDG and new SPDG at the same time. 

Join SPDG colleagues in Washington, DC, for two days of connection, curiosity, and shared learning. With a touch of Wonderland, we will explore practical ways to strengthen our work, share our impact, and learn from one another.

October 14–15, 2026
Friends Meeting of Washington
2111 Decatur Pl NW, Washington, DC

All times below are Eastern Time. An informal arrival meet-up takes place on October 13.