The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is providing training for school districts on the fiscal monitoring process for the IDEA Part B Grant. The two-day training will be held in Casper, at the Holiday Inn East on October 28 and 29, and is for district staff responsible for the grant’s fiscal monitoring oversight. The training is for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 monitoring cycles. Register here to attend.
The training will provide a comprehensive overview of the WDE’s special education cyclical fiscal monitoring protocol, including recent revisions. Individualized assistance and coaching will be provided to ensure participants are well-prepared throughout the monitoring process, and will ensure the school district is compliant in the appropriate use of IDEA Part B funds.
Topics to include:
- Cyclical Monitoring Protocol: A step-by-step breakdown of the monitoring schedule and procedures.
- Process Review: An in-depth look at the documentation and processes involved in fiscal monitoring.
- Compliance and Accountability: Understanding how the monitoring process ensures compliance with federal regulations.
- Appropriate Use of Funds: Best practices for using IDEA Part B funds to support students with disabilities.
- Transparency and Fiscal Integrity: Promoting accountability and transparency in grant management.
For more information, please contact Kimberly Sanford, Fiscal Team Supervisor, at kimberly.sanford@wyo.gov or 307-274-1391.
