Be on the Lookout - 619 Activites:

1. OSEP has asked the entire technical assistance center network that supports early childhood special education to provide a joint welcome/orientation letter to any new 619 coordinators in states. That letter will highlight the centers and provide contact information. The letter will be sent to State Directors as well. Additionally, there will be a joint call to each of those new 619 Coordinators. Each corresponding State Director will be invited to participate on that call as well. I have reviewed the letter and think it looks great. These letters will be going out soon.

2. ECTA has been tasked by OSEP to develop a section of Grads360 website for 619 Coordinators. ECTA is looking for a few State Directors to help shape that website and will be conducting some stakeholder meetings. The first call will be held on February 25th at 4:00 ET (3:00 C, 2:00 M, 1:00 P). If you are interested in participating please contact:

· Christina M. Kasprzak, Director

· Phone: 919-962-2783

· Email: christina.kasprzak@unc.edu