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Directors Webinar. Engaging Critical Perspectives (SISEP) & Partnering with Families through Complex Change (ID SPDG)

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This is a two part session: First, the Idaho SPDG and their parent partner, Idaho Parents Unlimited, will share how they are working together to support families and strengthen implementation. This presentation kicks off our spring series highlighting SPDG–family partner collaborations, with Idaho modeling how a state and its PTI co-plan, co-implement, and co-communicate their work. Next, Rebekah Hornak, SISEP center, will present an interactive session on Unlocking Innovation & Collaboration: The Power of Engaging Critical Perspectives.

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.

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

How Federal Dollars can be Leveraged for Systemic Improvement

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Lynn Holdheide of CEEDAR presents at SIGnetwork Directors webinar.

RtI Training for School Districts

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Erin Lolich, an administrator in the Tigard-Tualatin School District and the director of professional development in RtI for 32 school districts, describes the types of training, coaching, and monitoring that districts find helpful. Website includes downloads for the related sample material, District Implementation Tracking Plan.

Principal’s Role in Instructional Decision Making

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Deb Chiodo (Principal, Cornell Elementary School) describes her development as an instructional leader through the use of RtI. Systematic and regular grade-level meetings are the heart of the school's RtI operation.

Lead for Literacy Framework

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The Lead for Literacy (L4L) Framework is a guide that helps school, district and state leaders navigate the process of evaluating, building, implementing, and improving teacher implementation of evidence-based literacy practices within a comprehensive schoolwide reading model.

Teacher Retention: Reducing the Attrition of Special Educators

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This module highlights the key elements for school administrators who seek to support special educators and increase teacher retention (est. completion time: 1 hour).

Teacher Induction: Providing Comprehensive Training for New Special Educators

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This module emphasizes the importance of administrative support for beginning special education teachers. It also demonstrates how teacher support can increase the teacher's effectiveness in the classroom (est. completion time: 1 hour).

IEPs: How Administrators Can Support the Development and Implementation of High-Quality IEPs

Read more about IEPs: How Administrators Can Support the Development and Implementation of High-Quality IEPs

Specifically designed with school administrators in mind, this module offers guidance on how to support and facilitate the development and implementation of high-quality IEPs, including the monitoring of student progress (est. completion time: 2 hours).

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