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Dr. Robin Rooney
FPG Child Development Institute
517 South Greensboro Street,
Carrboro, NC, 27510
robin.rooney@unc.edu
The NC Social-Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL) Program
2014-2015
The NC SEFEL program, 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 Department of
Public Instruction (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 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. Implement the SEFEL strategies in targeted classrooms.
3. Train all teaching staff in Tiers I, II and III according to the LEA implementation plan
4. Establish a SEFEL professional learning community for teachers, coaches and trainers.
5. Establish an LEA SEFEL implementation team to develop an implementation plan for
district-wide implementation and sustainability.
6. Collect data and conduct end of year program self-assessment and review
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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 and regional support meeting focused on coaching,
problem-solving related to implementation of pyramid model and resource sharing (Date
& Location TBA)
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 end of year program self-assessment
and program review
Please check items to ensure agreement with implementation criteria:
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Establish cadre of LEA coaches/trainers and ensure training is completed
Ensure time is available for coaches to implement SEFEL pyramid model to fidelity in
targeted classrooms
Ensure time is available for coaches and trainers to participate in Coaching Webinars and
Coaching Institutes and regional support meetings
Establish/continue a SEFEL Professional Learning Community
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)
 Classroom supply funds for SEFEL related materials for new targeted
classrooms
 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 program spending plan template
The NC SEFEL Program 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 new targeted classes, and/or
assessment tools as appropriate, 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 with a disability found
eligible for 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 Program.
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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Date
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