Evaluation
Annotated Resource Scan 8th to 9th Grade Transition Services & Programs
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions, Improvement and Implementation Science > Action Planning
The Graduation and Post School Outcomes Cross State Learning Collaborative selected the transition from 8th to 9th grade as a topic to explore that reduces dropout and promotes graduation. The...
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Brief
Support Models: Matrix and Discussion Guide for K-12th Grade Systems
Evaluation > Data, Evidence-Based Practices, Improvement and Implementation Science > Coaching, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Policy > RDA, Stakeholder Engagement > Communication Strategies, Systems Alignment
The purpose of this resource is to help teams ensure that the implemented model of support (e.g., teacher coaching, systems coaching, training) leads to the desired outcomes (e.g., improved teacher...
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Tools
SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool
Evaluation > Infrastructure Changes, Improvement and Implementation Science > Scale-up, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity
The purpose of this SSIP Infrastructure Development Rubric and SSIP Infrastructure Development Planning Tool is to support SEA staff involved in the implementation of their SSIP. This tool provides...
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Tools
NCSI Effective Coaching Brief
Evaluation > Provider/Teacher Practices, Improvement and Implementation Science > Coaching
This brief synthesizes research on coaching and offers a framework of effective coaching practices that should be central to the everyday work of coaches. This tool is intended to be used in...
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Brief
Stakeholders as Allies
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Stakeholder Engagement
This PowerPoint presentation, presented by Mariola Rosser of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI), addresses ways states can engage stakeholders as allies. Presented to the...
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Presentation
Focusing on Evaluation and Data Use
Evaluation
This video features Lou Danielson of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) discussing evaluation and data use in the SSIP process. Presented to the NCSI Language and Literacy Cross...
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Presentation
Focusing on Math Evaluation and Data Use
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes
This presentation, delivered by Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) addresses evaluation and data use in the SSIP process. Presented at the NCSI...
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Presentation
Using Formative Assessment to Evaluate Children’s Progress in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Evaluation > Child Outcomes, Policy > RDA
Presentation for the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference. This presentation explored the "what" and "how" of using formative assessment for evaluating children's progress within Early...
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Presentation
State Data Use Strategies: Tennessee
Data > Data Collection, Data > Progress Measures, Evaluation > Academic Outcomes
The Tennessee Department of Education faced significant challenges in evaluating and reporting the effects of its first year of State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) implementation when its state...
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State Spotlight
State Data Use Strategies: Rhode Island
Data > Data Collection, Data > Progress Measures, Evaluation > Academic Outcomes
This NCSI state spotlight presents strategies the Rhode Island Department of Education is using to collect and summarize screening and progress-monitoring data from local education agencies that...
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State Spotlight
Effective Coaching Practices Infographic
Evaluation > Provider/Teacher Practices, Improvement and Implementation Science > Coaching, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Stakeholder Engagement
Research on professional development shows that teachers need long term support in order to improve their practice. Coaching can be one method for providing that support (Joyce & Showers, 2002;...
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Guidance
Webinar: Harnessing the Potential of Multiple Languages & Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Intervention & Special Education
Evaluation > Child Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions > Evidence-based Practices for Early Childhood - 0 to 3, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions > Evidence-based Interventions for Engaging Families, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions > Evidence-based Interventions for English Learners, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions > Evidence-based Practices for Early Childhood - 3 to 5, Infrastructure Development, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement > Family Engagement
This webinar on young dual language learners presents information on the importance of maintaining home languages and partnering with families for optimal Part C and Part B 619 service outcomes.
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Webinar