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Promoting SEA Outcomes: Consensus in a Changing Climate
Systems Alignment
This PowerPoint presentation, delivered by Maura Mall and Jana Rosborough of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI), addresses leveraging the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) in...
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Presentation
Leading by Convening: The Power of Authentic Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement > Leading by Convening (LbC)
This PowerPoint presentation, delivered by Joanne Cashman of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI), addresses the role of Leading by Convening in authentic stakeholder...
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Presentation
Effective Coaching of Teachers: Completed Sample of the Fidelity Tool Worksheet
Evaluation > Provider/Teacher Practices, Improvement and Implementation Science > Coaching, Infrastructure Development
This document serves as an example of how an observer can complete the Fidelity Tool Worksheet. It is intended to be used in conjunction with several other tools:
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Tools
Wins and Hiccups: A Collaborative Implementation Problem-Solving Guide for SSIP Teams
Improvement and Implementation Science > Action Planning, Improvement and Implementation Science > Scale-up
The purpose of this guide is to support state teams in implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to consider both their successes and challenges to inform continuous...
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Report
Wins and Hiccups: A Collaborative Implementation Problem-Solving Guide for Part C State Systemic Improvement Plan Teams
Improvement and Implementation Science > Action Planning
The purpose of this guide is to support Part C state teams in implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to consider both their successes and challenges to inform continuous...
Resource Type
Tools
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
State Request for Prior Approval of Participant Support Costs
Fiscal, Policy > IDEA
When IDEA funds are used to pay for non-state employee participation in conferences or training projects, prior approval must be granted by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). This...
Resource Type
Tools
Part C and SSIP Phase III Activity Template
Evaluation > Data, Improvement and Implementation Science > Action Planning, Policy > IDEA
Thisis a companion document to the Part C APR and SSIP Phase III Development and Gen Sup Timetable that NCSI created https://collab.osepideasthatwork.org/welcome-world-idea-part-c/lets-get-started
Resource Type
Tools
Results Features: A Part C Worksheet
Evaluation > Data, Improvement and Implementation Science > Action Planning, Infrastructure Development > Local Education Agency Capacity
This product is a Part C version of the 10 Desired Elements document used by Part B RBA CSLC. It will assist states in assessing where they are in implementing RDA and areas that need additional work.
Resource Type
Tools
State Data Use Spotlight: New York
Infrastructure Development > Early Intervention Service Capacity
The New York Department of Health (NYSDOH), which serves as the lead agency for the New York State Early Intervention Program (NYSEIP), recognized the challenges in effecting lasting change across...
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State Spotlight
Leadership Turnover - The Impact on State Special Education Systems
Stakeholder Engagement > Communication Strategies
Education is primarily a state and local issue; change at these levels can have a large effect. Recently there has been significant leadership turnover across the country. Each change in leadership...
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Guidance