The State Professional Development Grantees are implementing a variety of initiatives. In an effort to assist projects, we’ve compiled a library of relevant tools and resources, developed by the grantees or TA&D agencies, on the topics listed below. We will update the resources regularly to include those tools showcased at our professional development events and Community of Practice sessions.
Coaching
Explore strategies for developing effective coaching systems, including instructional and systems coaching, tools for collecting data and feedback, and examples from various states.
Early Childhood
Access resources that support high-quality early childhood systems and services. Topics include inclusive practices, developmental screening, family-centered approaches, and strategies for successful transitions from early intervention to preschool and kindergarten. Materials highlight evidence-based practices and state examples that promote positive outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
Evaluation
The State Professional Development Grantees must describe how the SEA will assess, regularly, the extent to which the strategies implemented have been effective in meeting the prescribed performance goals. These are journal articles, resources, and tools developed and curated by SPDG evaluators to assist projects in evaluating initiatives.
Evidence-Based Professional Development
Find guidance on designing and implementing professional development grounded in research, covering adult learning practices, assessment tools for planning and evaluation, and models for engaging culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Family Engagement
Explore tools and resources aimed at fostering partnerships between families and educational professionals. Topics include building partnerships and shared leadership, engaging culturally and linguistically diverse families, and models for family and community engagement.
Fidelity
Access materials focused on ensuring the implementation of programs and practices with fidelity, including data collection methods, selecting appropriate measurement tools, and building system capacity to maintain fidelity.
Implementation Science & Scaling Up
Access materials focused on effectively implementing and expanding educational innovations. Topics include system-wide change, multiple drivers and partnerships, and creating a collaborative culture to sustain scaling efforts.
Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
Discover visual aids and narratives that illustrate the impact of various initiatives, along with guidance documents and resources to support understanding and communication of key concepts and successes.
Leadership
Strengthen leadership skills within educational settings with materials on capacity building, leadership in literacy, and examples from large urban districts.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Gain access to comprehensive materials for implementing MTSS frameworks, including coaching action plans, communication strategies, professional learning plans, evaluation forms, and training resources.
Serving Native American Students
This is the newest area of the resource library—check back regularly as new materials will be added as they become available.
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
These resources highlight efforts to align state initiatives and improve educational outcomes through strategic systems integration.
Technology
This section offers resources on integrating technology into educational practices to enhance learning and professional development.
- Description:Related Topics: 2025, Coaching, Coaching Strategies, Collecting Data on Coaching, Director's Webinar, Online
- Description:Related Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- Description: The vision of the VTSS is to build sustainable MTSS through collaboration with divisions, schools, families, communities, and students that results in equitable and improved academic, behavioral,…Related Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- VT SPDG. At the NEXIS: Improving schools for students through statewide collective educator efficacyDescription:Related Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- Description: Leveraging federal SPDG funds to implement equity-centered MTSS and improve academic outcomes for ALL studentsRelated Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- Description: OK SPDG has spent time aligning existing services to our OKMTSS Framework. We hope that we will use this to recognize gaps and significant supports.Related Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- Description: GO MTSS/SST is a web-based tool integrated with Georgia’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System to enhance student educational outcomes.Related Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- Description: Streamlining SPDG Work to Improve Literacy Outcomes in GeorgiaRelated Topics:
- Description: This month’s conversation will be facilitated by a panel of experienced SPDG evaluators exploring how to set meaningful measures for student outcomes that go beyond state test scores. Topics will…
- Description:Related Topics: Infographics and Impact Stories, Guidance and Resources
- Description: This session provided an overview of the federal requirements and best practices guiding the transition from IDEA Part C early intervention services to IDEA Part B.Related Topics: 2025, Community of Practice & Workgroups, Early Childhood, Early Childhood, Online
- Description: The SPDG Program Area Meeting occurs at the annual OSEP Project Directors’ Conference. This is another opportunity for the SPDG Program Grantees to meet with one another to share best practices and…Related Topics: 2025, In-Person, Program Area Meetings
- Description: What does coaching look like and sound like in the field? Do our data reflect both the quantity and quality of coach efforts? How can SPDGs collaborate with local leaders to enhance the capacity of…Related Topics: 2025, Coaching, Collecting Data on Coaching, Director's Webinar, Online
- Description: Often, fidelity data is collected out of obligation rather than intention. This session will focus on making your fidelity data work for you. Dr. Jennifer Coffey will share best practices and…Related Topics: 2025, Data Collection and Use, Discussion Group, Online, Fidelity
- Description: This session will highlight the Nebraska statewide effort to strengthen coaching practices in early intervention home-based services. Rachel Schachter, Ph.D. and Sue Bainter will share a multi-level…Related Topics: 2025, Coaching, Director's Webinar, Early Childhood Coaching, Online