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About the Session:
The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) is pleased to present the next session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series. This session will focus on the key findings from recent research on tiered behavior frameworks. Drs. Dymnicki and Lane will share seven recommendations designed to assist teachers in supporting students engage in productive, positive behaviors all students can engage in learning. This content is designed for immediate use by teachers, as well as by state leaders, professional development providers, and local education agencies to inform professional learning efforts for general and special educators.

Presenters:

• Kathleen Lynne Lane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CF-L12
• Allison Dymnicki, Ph.D.
• Lauren Artzi, P.h.D., and Kathleen Pfannenstiel, P.h.D., NCSI

About the Series: NCSI is hosting a series of webinars aimed at unpacking key evidence-based practices and recommendations to promote learning for students with disabilities and others struggling to learn reading, writing and math. Participants will hear about key practices and considerations for SEAs and LEAs in supporting educators with implementation. View previously hosted sessions on the NCSI website at https://ncsi.wested.org/collection/research-to-practice-spotlight-series/.

About the Session:
The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) presented the fifth session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series. This session focused on the key findings from a comprehensive meta-analysis examining writing interventions for students in the elementary grades. Drs. Collins and Ciullo shared practical, evidence-based approaches that states, professional development providers, and local education agencies (LEAs) can use to better support educators in utilizing evidence-based writing strategies. The session highlights practices to build teachers’ capacity to meet individual educational needs and expand student knowledge through effective writing instruction.

Presenters:

• Alyson Collins, PhD., Texas State University
• Stephen Cuillo, PhD., Texas State University
• Lauren Artizi, PhD. and Kathleen Pfannenstiel, PhD., (NCSI)

About the Series:
NCSI is hosting a series of webinars aimed at unpacking key evidence-based practices and recommendations to promote learning for students with disabilities and others struggling to learn reading, writing and math. Participants will hear about key practices and considerations for SEAs and LEAs in supporting educators with implementation. View previous hosted sessions on the NCSI website at https://ncsi.wested.org/collection/research-to-practice-spotlight-series/.

About the Session:
On November 21, 2024 NCSI presented the fourth session in our Research to Practice Spotlight Series. This session focused on intervention for elementary students struggling in math, including students with disabilities. We reviewed the evidence-based recommendations in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades and facilitated discussions on ways SEAs and LEAs can support educators to implement recommendations with diverse learners in varied contexts.

The video recording and accompanying materials are available here.

Presenters:

• Nicole Bucka, MA, (MTSS Rhode Island, Practice Guide Panel Member)
• Robin Finelli Schumacher, PhD., (Instructional Research Group, Practice Guide Staff)
• Laura Berry Kuchle, PhD., (NCSI)
• Kathleen Pfannenstiel, PhD., (NCSI)

About the Series:
NCSI is hosting a series of webinars aimed at unpacking key evidence-based practices and recommendations to promote learning for students with disabilities and others struggling to learn reading and math. Participants will hear about key practices and considerations for SEAs and LEAs in supporting educators with implementation.