Infrastructure Development
Coaching System Change: What? Me!
Improvement and Implementation Science > Coaching, Infrastructure Development, Policy > RDA
Presentation for the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference. Leading systemic change requires systems thinking, organizational management, content knowledge, and the ability to keep calm and...
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Presentation
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
Implementation Strategies and Resource Grid: A Companion Tool to Wins and Hiccups
Improvement and Implementation Science, Infrastructure Development
This tool summarizes common implementation barriers (referred to as "hiccups") and suggests strategies and resources that may be used to offset hiccups.
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Tools
State Data Use Spotlight Update: Florida
Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity
This updated state spotlight highlights how the Florida Department of Education is sustaining local data use capacity and continuing to improve graduation outcomes for students with disabilities.
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State Spotlight
Database of Federally Funded Technical Assistance and Research Centers
Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices, General Supervision, Infrastructure Development, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Alignment
This database compiles information about technical assistance and research centers, specifically those that are federally funded. The goal of the database is to foster awareness and collaboration,...
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Tools
Lessons Learned About Instruction and Assessment from Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in College and Career Ready Assessment
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) and the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) jointly hosted a webinar on how to improve the learning and performance of students with...
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Webinar
Avoiding Evaluation Pitfalls Through Periodic Assessments
Data > Progress Measures, Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity
In this webinar, Dr. Lynn Fuchs of Vanderbilt University and Lou Danielson of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) use case studies to illustrate how SEAs can use periodic...
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Webinar
Practice Brief: Best Practice Recommendations for Building and Measuring Capacity
Evaluation > Infrastructure Changes, Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity, Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity
This NCSI practice brief is designed to define the essential components of capacity and to provide an “at a glance” summary of best practice recommendations for building and measuring...
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Brief
Resource List: Tools for Building and Measuring Capacity
Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity
The Resource List: Tools for Building and Measuring Capacity categorizes these tools so that teams can determine which ones may be most helpful in their efforts to build and measure capacity....
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Tools
ESSA: Key Provisions and Implications for Students with Disabilities
Infrastructure Development > State Education Agency Capacity, Policy > ESSA, Systems Alignment
In ongoing efforts to support states in implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) has partnered with the Council of Chief State School...
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Guidance
Leading by Convening (LbC):Rubrics to Assess and Shape Practice: Creating Active Engagement
Evaluation, Infrastructure Development, Policy > RDA, Stakeholder Engagement > Leading by Convening (LbC)
Engagement differs meaningfully from participation. Although increasing participation builds the working relationships necessary for change and sustainability. This rubric, developed by a diverse...
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Tools