One Needs Assessment
The One Needs Assessment (ONA) is a pre-planning tool designed to allow education entities to identify all their needs in a single location to drive impactful planning. The ONA is the first step of the planning process when using the Education Department’s System of Tiered E-Plans and Supports (ED STEPS).
The ONA pulls data from a variety of Department systems to create a unique comprehensive needs assessment for educational entities using their own data. The system has useful features such as auto saving and individualized priority needs selections. These priority needs become the structure for goals, strategies, and actions steps in the One Plan (OP).
Training
ED STEPS Training: One Needs Assessment and One Plan Webinar
Join us for a webinar focused on providing a high-level overview of the One Needs Assessment and One Plan for educational entities assigned to ED STEPS Cohort 3. Presenters will cover navigation and helpful updates to assist organizations during their planning cycle. There will be opportunities to engage in the webinar, along with a question-and-answer session. Please access your current ED STEPS plan prior to the training day and be prepared to navigate your plan.
Date and Time: January 7, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
One Needs Assessment, One Plan & Progress Monitoring Webinar
Join us for a webinar designed specifically for entities in ED STEPS Cohorts who are implementing their One Plan. This training will focus on updating the One Needs Assessment and One Plan, as well as connecting the dots between support schools and progress monitoring. There will be a dedicated time for questions and answers at the end of the session.
Date and Time: March 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon
ED STEPS Open Office Hours
Join us for Open Office Hours, a great opportunity to ask questions about Cohort 3 ED STEPS Planning Cycle. Feel free to attend any or all the virtual sessions held from January to April, between 1-2pm.
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