Evaluation
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
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
OSEP SSIP Phase II Evaluation Planning (Part 1 of 2)
Evaluation
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) hosted a two-part “National Evaluation Webinar” series on January 14th and January 21st. A joint collaboration of the National Center for Systemic...
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Webinar
Data Visualization Toolkit: Tools & Tips for Presenting Data Effectively
Data > Data Visualization, Evaluation > Data, Policy > RDA
This 2016 toolkit is a compilation of resources for creating engaging data displays, as well as tips for effective use. The toolkit organizes key information and resources for Part C and Part B...
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Tools
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
Developing Logic Model
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes
The PowerPoint presentation, delivered by Kristin Reudel of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) addresses development of logic models for the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)....
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Presentation
Systems Alignment Cross State Learning Collaborative 2015 Workbook
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Systems Alignment
This NCSI workbook provides information, note-taking guides, and other resources for the Systems Alignment Cross State Learning Collaborative. January 2016
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Presentation
Data Driven Collaboration for Sustaining Change to Improve Student Outcomes
Data > Data Analysis, Data > Data Collection, Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Evaluation > Infrastructure Changes, Policy > RDA
The joining of state and local education agencies, universities, and technical assistance centers to help forge strong sustainable partnerships to increase communication and collaboration that is...
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Presentation
Responding to Non-Responders: Data-Based Individualization Principles for Intensifying Reading Intervention
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-Based Frameworks > Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-Based Frameworks > Response to Intervention (RTI), Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions > Evidence-based Practices for K to 8, Policy > RDA
Presentation for the South Carolina Research to Practice Conference 2015 by Lauren Artzi (NCSI). Presentation provided an overview of Results Driven Accountability (RDA), a rationale for intensive...
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Presentation
State Data Use Strategies: Iowa
Data > Data Collection, Data > Progress Measures, Evaluation > Academic Outcomes
This NCSI state spotlight presents the strategies that the Iowa Department of Education used to foster school adoption and use of a state-provided literacy screening and progress monitoring...
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State Spotlight
Rhode Island Aligning Supports to Build Capacity Toward Meeting Its SIMR Goal
Evaluation > Academic Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practices > Evidence-based Interventions, Systems Alignment
Since 2012, the Rhode Island Department of Education has worked with the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) to implement data-based individualization in reading, mathematics, and...
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State Spotlight
Systems Alignment Cross State Learning Collaborative Fall CSLC Convening Day 1
Evaluation, Systems Alignment
This is Day 1 of NCSI's PowerPoint presentation was delivered on the first day of the Systems Alignment Cross State Learning Collaborative Fall 2016 convening and addresses systems alignment and...
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Presentation