To evaluate interim progress toward the SIMR, states require access to high-quality data from LEAs and early intervention service providers, but many states find it difficult to access high-quality data. Concerns about the quality of local data create barriers to effectively evaluating the implementation of the SSIP. Access this resource here.. Read other state spotlights here. … [Read more...]
Nevada Develops a Communication Protocol to Connect Stakeholders to Initiatives
Data show that effective and ongoing communication and evaluation can have a positive impact on local and statewide systems change. This state spotlight describes how the Nevada Department of Education used a communication protocol to support implementation of the SSIP. Read the full spotlight here. See all of the State Spotlights in the NCSI Library … [Read more...]
Just Released: Wins and Hiccups: A Collaborative Implementation Problem-Solving Guide for SSIP Teams
The purpose of this guide is to support state teams in implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to consider both their successes and challenges to inform continuous improvement. See the full guide here … [Read more...]
Cross-State Learning Collaboratives’ work featured in the latest R&D Alert
States Collaborate to Improve Outcomes for Children with Disabilities As states have shifted toward a results-driven approach to special education and early intervention services, the National Center for Systemic Improvement has been helping them implement strategic plans to improve outcomes of children with disabilities. To improve outcomes for children with disabilities, the federal … [Read more...]
NCSI and CCSSO release new publication- ESSA: Key Provisions and Implications for Students with Disabilities.
In our ongoing efforts to support states in implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) at WestEd has partnered with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to develop a resource for states that focuses on key provisions and implications for students with disabilities in ESSA. This resource is intended to: assist states … [Read more...]
What Does Effective Coaching Look Like? Ohio’s State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Team Focuses on Identifying and Implementing Effective Coaching Practices
Decades of research show that coaching can be an effective mechanism for improving teacher practice and student learning outcomes. In fact, coaching is an important follow-up to trainings that often are decontextualized from the reality of the classroom setting. For that reason, several states plan to use coaching as a part of the SSIP. Ohio is one such state. As the Ohio SSIP team crafted … [Read more...]
2016 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference
Presentations Now Available: The 2016 Conference on Improving Data, Improving Outcomes was sponsored by The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy), in collaboration with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center, the IDEA Data Center (IDC), and the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) in New Orleans, LA on August 15-17 , 2016. Full information can be found … [Read more...]
NATIONAL WEBINAR – ASSESSING IMPACT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (June 6)
Monday, June 6, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EDT) This national webinar is hosted by NCSI, ECTA, and DaSy, for state Part B and Part C staff focused on strategies for assessing the impact of SSIP infrastructure improvements. Representatives from two state departments of education and two state Part C programs will participate in a “virtual state panel” and share their experiences with … [Read more...]