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.
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.
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- Description: We are ending the Interviews and Innovation series and kicking off the Coaching and Communication series. Over the last months we’ve heard “What I’ve Learned so Far” from…Related Topics: Director's Webinar, Online, 2023
- Description: Fidelity got you down? Looking for some good thought partners to hash out your fidelity measurement? Well look no further . . . our next Fidelity Friday will be March 3rd! So pop in for a cuppa, or…Related Topics: Community of Practice & Workgroups, Fidelity, Online, 2023
- Description: This self-assessment tool is designed to provide regional support systems for family engagement with a means of reflecting on their work for supporting family and community engagement and to set…
- Description: The Parent-Teacher Partnership Model brings together a small group of family members and school staff a few times per year to discuss such topics as respect, communication, equality, and supporting…Related Topics: Engagement Linked to Learning Models, Family Engagement
- Description: Global Family Research ProjectRelated Topics: Engagement Linked to Learning Models, Family Engagement
- Description: Boone, B. J., Cunningham, P. D., Bachman, H. F., & Wellman, M. E. (2021). Partnering with Families for Early Language and Literacy: Research-based Strategies for Early Childhood Educators.Related Topics: Engagement Linked to Learning Models, Family Engagement
- Description: National Education Association. (2010). Minority parent and community engagement: Best practices and policy recommendations for closing the gaps in student achievement. Washington, DC: National…
- Description: The tools featured on this website of The Ohio State University include rubrics for school PBIS teams to assess their level of famiy engagement through PBIS at Tiers I, II and III. Additional tools…
- Description: Use this checklist to review and rate school policies and practices, then complete the reflection questions at the end of the survey to help you design a plan for bridging racial, class and cultural…
- Description: As a leadership team, review and rate your school/district programs and practices, then complete the reflection questions at the end of the survey to help you design a plan for improving ways to…
- Description: Resources for Schools to help in their work with families. Search the databases by age group, topic or key word for activities, articles and resources on: parent education, communication,…Related Topics: Research & Best Practices, Family Engagement
- Description: This page includes a representative list of recent research literature on multicultural parent involvement and engagement, particularly those which address the interests and needs of educators.
- Description: Henderson, A. T., & Mapp, K. L. (2002). A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement. Annual Synthesis, 2002.Related Topics: Research & Best Practices, Family Engagement
- Description: Caspe, M., & Lopez, M. E. (2017). Seven Research-Based Ways That Families Promote Early Literacy. Research-to-Practice Brief. Global Family Research Project. This brief from the Global Family…Related Topics: Research & Best Practices, Family Engagement