Purpose
This project will help educators use data to make decisions and support implementation of evidence-based practices to improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities in pre-K through grade six. The overall goal is to enhance technical assistance and increase parent involvement across Maryland.
Activities of this project include: (a) increasing the use of data-informed decision making and implementation science through State, district, and school leaders; (b) increasing the use of evidence-based practices in early and elementary math instruction; (c) increasing parent involvement in educational decision making and instruction; and (d) partnering with the Mid-south Regional Resource Center, Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Technology, regional parent organizations, and three diverse school districts with significant needs to carry out this work.
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2021 Rhode Island
This project will enhance the statewide system for personnel preparation and professional development by increasing the capacity of early learning, LEA, and educator prep programs to prepare personnel to implement scientifically-based literacy instruction through the framework of a multi-tiered s
2021 North Carolina
The North Carolina State Improvement Project (NC SIP) will provide comprehensive, high quality professional development and follow up coaching focused on effective leadership and effective instruction to districts and schools.
2021 Maine
The goals of the Maine SPDG are to increase the mathematics proficiency of students in grades 3–8 with IEPs in seven school districts and to improve school climate through the reduction in exclusionary discipline practices.