Implementation Science & Scaling Up

Directors Webinar. Sustainability

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The February Directors Webinar highlighted practical approaches to sustaining SPDG work and building statewide capacity. Tom Delaney (Minnesota SPDG) shared “tool of the month” sustainability resources states are using to plan for the long haul. Abby Foley and Dena Slanda introduced the LEAD IDEA Center and its supports for implementation and continuous improvement. Michael Gregory and Erin Sturgis (Virginia DOE) then showcased Virginia’s comprehensive approach to implementing and sustaining MTSS through coordinated SPDG and other grant-funded initiatives.

Directors Webinar. FLITE STEM and CIDDL & New Jersey’s SPDG–CLSD Partnership

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This is a two-part webinar. First, Dr. Lisa Dieker introduces FLITE STEM Coaching—an innovative virtual coaching model that uses real-time feedback (including biometrics) to help educators strengthen STEM instruction for students with disabilities. She also highlights resources from the national Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL), sharing free tools, podcasts, and communities of practice that support educators in integrating technology into their teaching.

SPDG Financial Management & Sustainability

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This breakout session will focus on three key challenges in SPDG financial management... Presenter: Tom Delaney, SPDG Director, Minnesota Emily Jahr, Special Education State Program Administrator, Minnesota

Setting Early Learners Up for Literacy Success: From Implementation to Sustainability

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In this session, we will present examples of our statewide system supporting school teams with implementation of evidence-based literacy practices to improve outcomes for at-risk students and students with disabilities. Presenter: Laura Bray, PhD, SPDG Director, PA Andra Bell, MEd, Educational Consultant, PA

Active implementation frameworks for program success.

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Metz, A., & Bartley, L. (2012). Active implementation frameworks for program success. Zero to three, 32(4), 11-18.

NIRN Associate Director Allison Metz and Implementation Specialist Leah Bartley have co-authored an article for Zero to Three, the journal of Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. The article outlines how the science of implementation and the use of evidence-based Active Implementation Frameworks can close the research-to-practice gap in early childhood and ensure sustainable program success.

Strategic Analysis of the Implementation Drivers Worksheet

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This planning tool can be used by state, region, district or building level Implementation Teams to begin exploring the three Active Implementation Drivers: competency, organizational and leadership. The tool assists teams in determining the function of each Driver as well as identifying who is accountable for each and how each can be improved to better support implementation.

Tool: Implementation Drivers Action Plan

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Action planning around the Implementation Drivers is a vital and ongoing responsibility of Implementation Teams. This planning tool is designed to help your teams in the action planning process.

Assessing Infrastructure: Drivers Best Practices Assessment (2019, New Version!)

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Lesson: Coaching Service Delivery Plan

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Most skills needed by successful instructional staff can be introduced in training but really are learned on the job with the help of coaching. Coaching not only expands the knowledge and skills taught in training, but also builds competence and confidence in delivering the innovation.

Tool: Coaching Service Delivery Plan Template

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The Coaching Service Delivery Plan is a proactive approach to purposeful and supportive coaching. It specifies the Coaching Elements that will promote quality service delivery, support for the Practitioner or Instructional Staff, and serve as the basis for further professional development. It details the responsibilities of both the Coach and the Practitioner.

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