UC Summer Institute 2011
June 16, 2011
Oasis Conference Center
University of Cincinnati
Center for Student Success
Welcome and Introductions
• UC Center for Student Success
School Psychology Program
• Center Personnel:
Janet Graden and Rita Poth, Co-Directors
Dani Peterson, Associate Academic Director
Renee Hawkins and Julie Morrison, School
Psychology Faculty
Center for Student Success
Foundations
• Center activities grounded in current research
and focused on premise of promoting success
of all students
• National efforts and resources
• Partnership, participation and contribution to
Innovations in Education, a national, multi –
state group with annual learning activities,
networking, and resources
UC Summer Institute 2011
Building a Regional Collaborative
We are committed to supporting:
• a team-based approach
• implementation strategies as components of a Multi-Tiered System
of Support (MTSS)/Response to Intervention (RtI)
• follow up with teams, onsite and online
• support for sustainability and “making implementation stick”
• a change from “conference” to “collaborative”
• Networking and online learning communities
• Center website for resources, on-going support, and
communication/collaboration among participating districts and
Center
Speakers and Facilitators
• Featured National Speaker:
Wendy Robinson, Heartland AEA 11, Johnston, IA
• Special Topic Presenters:
Alicia Lateer-Huhn, Mireika (Marie) Kobayashi, Karen Stine,
• District/School Team Facilitators:
T.C. Chappelear, Holly Hall, Molly Halpin, Caren McCoy, Brad
McFadden, John Rocchi
Recognizing Teams Today!
• District Teams:
Wilmington City Schools (OH)
Covington Public School District (KY)
Fayette County Schools (KY)
Kenton County Schools (KY)
St. Clairsville- Richland City Schools (OH)
Principal-Led Building Teams:
Dennis Elementary (Springboro , OH)
Fairfield Middle School (Fairfield, OH)
Wilmington High School (OH)
Waggoner Jr. High (Reynoldsburg, OH)
Worthington Estates ES (OH)
Bluffsview ES (OH)
Keynote Presentations
“Multi-tiered Systems of Support (RtI)
Where are we now, where are we going, and why is
MTSS important for student success?”
Introduction of Speakers
Wendy Robinson
Janet Graden
Framing the Day
• Objectives for Today:
• Logistics:
(Institute Program , page 2)
– Institute Program (schedule overview, topic sessions, full
objectives
– Resources: flash drive, Institute folder of materials,
Google docs for Implementation tool, Center website
– Cycle of presentation and working as a team
– Using the Oasis facility for team work (see floor map)
– Specially-assigned team facilitators for the day
– Video introductions (prior to first team session at 11:00)
– Laptop charging station (back of Acacia Ballroom)
– Resources on table, name tags
Framing the Day (continued)
• Documents and Tools:
Self-Assessment and Implementation Tool (folder)
District/School Implementation Planning Tool (folder)
Supporting documents (Kansas Tool)
Team Activity Checklist (blue, on tables)
Institute Program (folder)
Certificates of Participation (folder)
Participant List with emails to be shared when complete
Framing the Day (continued)
Facilitator Assignments:
John Rocchi: St Clairsville
Brad Mc Fadden: Wilmington District
Caren Mc Coy: Worthington
Karen Stine: Fairfield Middle
Molly Halpin: Waggoner Road
TC Chappelear: Fayette Co
Holly Hall: Wilmington HS
Alicia Lateer-Huhn: Kenton Co
Marie Kobayashi: Covington
Wendy Robinson: Dennis West
Facilitator Role:
Support team functioning (process, timing, communication, continuity
across tasks of day)
Support team leader, problem solve logistics, help record
Guide through assessment and implementation tools and other
documents
Follow-Up after the Institute
• Academic year-long project
• Three follow-up, on-site meetings in 2011-12 year
• Dates established on Implementation Plan by the end
of the Institute with Center consultants
• Janet Graden and Rita Poth will work with teams to
coordinate on-site dates and agendas based on team
assessment documents
• Continued coach support and networking
• Evaluation of progress
Coach Meeting
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Previewing the year
Your role as coach
Support from the Center
Networking and on-going support for
coaches
Important Role of Coaching for
Sustainability in Implementation
Research-based knowledge on
implementation – what makes
implementation “stick” (Fixsen et al. 2005)
Important Role of Coaching for
Sustainability in Implementation
Implementation is successful when:
• Carefully selected practitioners receive
coordinated training, on-site coaching,
and frequent performance-based
assessments with feedback and plans for
development
Important Role of Coaching for
Sustainability in Implementation
Implementation is successful when:
• Organizations provide the “infrastructure”
for timely training, skillful supervision and
coaching, and regular process and
outcome evaluation (e.g., using the
implementation tools)
Important Role of Coaching for
Sustainability in Implementation
Implementation is successful when:
• Those involved are fully involved in the
selection and evaluation of programs and
practices (e.g., of curricula, data systems)
Important Role of Coaching for
Sustainability in Implementation
Implementation is successful when:
• District/school policies and practices
create a “hospitable environment” for
sustaining implementation (e.g., on-going
training, hiring practices, assignment of
staff, scheduling)
Supporting Implementation
• Consensus building (have to see as practical, useful,
beneficial)
• Building your infrastructure (e.g., teams, data systems,
tiers)
• Progressive implementation, with emphasis on
sustainability (use of tools is vehicle for this)
• Importance of building and district leadership
• NASDSE Implementation Tools (district and school)
Implementation Stages
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Exploration, awareness
“Installing” components
Initial implementation (beginning)
Full operation of all components with
fidelity
• Sustainability and innovation
Some Important Points
• Awareness and information alone are not effective for
implementation
• Guidelines alone, without coaching support and
feedback (coach, technical support) are not effective for
implementation
• Need coaching and on-site support
• Key element to remember is that implementation is
about behavior change
Supporting Coaches
• Develop a partnership with Center for
technical assistance
• Be part of the Blackboard Community for
tools, resources, support
• Communities of practice across coaches,
principals
• Share “lessons learned”
Putting it All Together and
Next Steps
Supporting your implementation
on-site and through networking
Post June 16, 2011 Activities
for Teams
• Implement Steps from District/School
Implementation and Planning Tool
• Plans to share in district/school
• Center website for continued support amd
resources
• Center consultants
• Implementation steps plus content steps
Resources for Sharing MTSS
(RtI) in District/School
• Keynote video
• Content on flash drive
• Google docs (Assessment and Implementation Tool,
District/School Implementation Planning Tool)
• Institute Participant List
• Center website
• Center consultants
• Blackboard community for coaches and leaders
Continuum of Systems Change
“let it happen”
“help it happen”
How to Make it Happen:
Implementation Steps
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It takes a team to make it happen with
documented roles, processes and
responsibilities
Information dissemination concerning
initiative – consensus building
High quality focused training
High quality focused coaching/
technical support
Systemic communication and
information sharing
Sustainability and spread strategies
“make it happen”
Installing the right components of
MTSS(RtI) :
Leadership/Implementation Teams and
Processes
Tiered System of Instruction and
Intervention
Assessment and Data–Based decision
making
Curriculum and Instruction
Collaborative Problem Solving
Positive School Climate
Some Important Points
• Awareness and information alone are not effective for
implementation
• Guidelines alone, without coaching support and
feedback (coach, technical support) are not effective for
implementation
• Need coaching, leadership, and on-site support
• Key element to remember is that implementation is
about behavior change
Sustaining Change and
Momentum
• How do you create a movement and
leaders?