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Dr. Robin Rooney
FPG Child Development Institute
517 South Greensboro Street,
Carrboro, NC, 27510
robin.rooney@unc.edu
The NC-DPI Social-Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL) Project
2014-2015
The NC SEFEL project, funded through the 619 Preschool Disabilities grant for the purpose of improving
child outcomes and preschool LRE opportunities, has been in existence since 2009. The DPI Office of
Early Learning continues to provide training, consultation, and on-going support to implement the SEFEL
Pyramid Model district-wide) throughout the state.
The assurances outlined in this document include goals, activities, and expectations for implementing
SEFEL in your LEA. The assurances also propose a budget to be provided by DPI. Please review this
document so you can mark training events, confirm your LEA’s continued participation and ensure financial
support.
GOALS, ACTIVITIES & ASSURANCEs
2014-2015
LONG TERM OUTCOME:
To improve child outcomes and LRE opportunities through district-wide implementation of the SEFEL Pyramid
Model for supporting the social and emotional competence and preventing challenging behavior in children.
GOALS
1. Increase knowledge & skills of the SEFEL implementation team (i.e., staff who will be
coaches & trainers) to provide effective coaching, consultation and training to classroom
staff on the SEFEL Pyramid Model.
2. LEA SEFEL implementation team develops an implementation plan for district-wide
implementation and sustainability.
3. Establish a professional learning community for teachers and coaches/trainers.
4. Train all teaching staff in Tiers 1according to the LEA implementation and PD plan.
5. Implement the SEFEL Tier I (Foundations) strategies in all classrooms using teacher
checklists.
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ACTIVITIES
Training for new staff/coaches/trainers:
Pyramid Model Tiers I and II
Pyramid Model Tier III
SEFEL Coaching I (Mindful Coaching )
SEFEL Coaching Institute II
(SEFEL TPOT Training & Certification)
Date & Location TBA
Date & Location TBA
Date & Location TBA
Date & Location TBA
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Support for coaches:
 On-going web-based seminars focused on coaching, problem-solving related to
implementation of pyramid model and resource sharing (Date & Location TBA).
 Provide support to new coaches in the administration of the TPOT.
Support for leadership team:
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LEA
ASSURANCES
Assist in the development of a leadership team and the development of a written plan
for district-wide implementation plan.
Provide a Leadership Summit.
Develop and assist leadership teams in conducting annual program self-assessment and
program review.
Please check items to ensure agreement with implementation criteria:
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Established cadre of LEA coaches/trainers and ensure training is completed.
Ensure time is available for coaches to attend training and practice administering the TPOT
with an expert coach.
Ensure time is available for coaches and trainers to participate in Coaching Webinars and
Coaching Institutes and regional support meetings
Ensure that a Professional Learning Community for teaching staff is implemented.
Conduct regularly scheduled leadership team meetings to facilitate work of the
implementation teams and continue to develop plan for the district-wide implementation
Ensure Leadership team attendance at annual Summit
Complete or update and submit the following documentation:
 LEA Implementation Plan (due date TBA)
 End of year DPI survey (date TBA)
 End of Year Program Self-Assessment and Review with supporting
documentation/data (date TBA)
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ASSURANCES
Funding for:
 Travel related expenses to attend state conducted training(s) and meetings
 Substitute pay for staff attending LEA conducted training or coaching,
when appropriate (as agreed upon by regional consultant)
 As appropriate, funding for other required assessment tools for data
collection
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Budget
LEA will complete and submit the attached NC SEFEL project spending plan template
The SEFEL Project is supported by the Office of Early Learning with PRC 119 funds for training and
support to the LEA implementation and leadership team(s). The total number of coaches, trainers and
administrators projected to attend the training(s) and the projected number of classes in this LEA will
determine the amount allotted below.
Once the signed assurances are received, the state will send the approved allocation amount to the DPI
finance department. When the approved allotment appears in PRC 119 directors should submit the planning
budget to finance for submission into the BAAS. The BAAS will then be approved by the state.
These funds are considered “add-on” or supplemental and may not be used to supplant or replace existing
funding sources. The provision of a free and appropriate public education for any child determined as an
eligible child with a disability and in need of special education may not be contingent upon the receipt of
these funds by the LEA.
NOTE: The budget year begins July 1, 2014 and ends June 30, 2015
When entering in budget in the BAAS please include the code SF in the Justification line to designate that
these funds are for the NC SEFEL Project.
Signatures
Assurances: The signatures below provide assurance that the LEA administration agrees to accept
the terms of this agreement and will fulfill the responsibilities and activities described above.
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Signature of the Exceptional Children Director
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Date
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Signature of the Preschool Coordinator(s)
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