Research-to-Practice Partnership

Primer Session for Researchers

Fall 2014

Part I: IntroductionYou, Me, and Ingham ISD

A Bit About MeNate Stevenson• Data & Systems Support Coach

• Data-Based Decision-Making• Translate Research to Practice• On-site Technical Assistance in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support• Training in data-collection, analysis, and application• Creation of infrastructures to support MTSS and Data-based Decision Making

• Doctoral Candidate in Special Education – ABD• Multi-Tired Systems of Support (MTSS) • Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)• Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)• Response-to-Intervention (RtI)

Let’s Hear About You

• Name• Department• Area of Interest

Pre-Assessment

• What are your desired outcomes for the Research-to-Practice Networking Symposium on 10/29?

• What are your desired outcomes for the RtP Primer Sessions?

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GoalsIngham ISD will partner with research institutions to conduct timely, relevant, and important educational research for the advancement of effective education in consortium districts and the educational community at-large.

Ingham ISD staff will participate in the conduct of research as investigators in partnership with researchers from reputable institutions.

Ingham ISD staff will work to ensure that researchers are addressing urgent and relevant questions that directly impact the needs of stakeholders at Ingham ISD and local districts.

Mission and Vision (cont.)Ingham ISD will work in partnership with researchers to secure extramural funding to conduct research.

Ingham ISD will share research findings, application of research to practice, and innovations with the educational community through publication in peer review journals, conference presentations, and professional development training.

Outcomes1. Create long term collaborative relationships between researchers

and practitioners2. Streamline processes and infrastructure 3. Leverage resources and opportunities for advancement of the field4. Speed the pace of research5. More closely align practice with research evidence6. Ensure that research is applicable in the field7. *Help practitioners experience the joy of “new” knowledge

Braiding Research & Practice

Avoiding the Middle School Dance Scenario

Researchers Practitioners

Event Organization and Structure

Primer Sessions for Interested Researchers (9/17 AM & 9/23 PM)• Background on Ingham ISD• Overview of Consortium Districts• Core initiatives, programs, and areas of interest• Practical considerations for doing research in Ingham County

Networking Symposium• 5-7 Minute presentations from Ingham ISD• Poster Session with presentations from each district• Breakout sessions and space(s) to begin collaboration

Return on Investment

1 Short term collaboration – “shovel ready projects”2-3 Long term project support 12-24 months out 3-5 Contacts for future projects 18+ months out

Attrition• Expect attrition moving forward• Recruit more support and participants than you need at the onset

Low Hanging Fruit

• Bring business cards• Practice your elevator speech• Visit local district websites• Have your calendar ready• Bring drafts of consent forms or other documents(if available)• Bring other materials or handouts that summarize your projects and

research interests• Think carefully about how your research will benefit local schools in

the short term

Questions?

Part II: Ingham ISDBackground & Context

Lingo

Intermediate School District (ISD) = Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)

More Lingo

http://www.inghamisd.org/community-resources/acronym-glossary/

www.inghamisd.org

ISDs and RESAs work collaboratively to coordinate and/or provide a variety of

services.

Selected Programs and Services

School PsychologySpeech and LanguageCareer and Technical EducationInstructional Technology ServicesFinancial ManagementProfessional DevelopmentOn-Site Technical AssistanceAssistive TechnologySpecial Education ConsultationEarly Childhood EducationSpEd Transition ServicesNetwork AdministrationBulk Purchasing Support

School Improvement ServicesData Support ServicesSummer Learning OpportunitiesTechnology HelpdeskEarly OnAdjudicated Youth ServicesGreat Parents, Great StartTransportation ServicesParent Advisory and ResourcesPupil AccountingAssessment Planning and SupportBehavior Support ServicesOccupational Therapy

Speech and Language ServicesHealthy FamiliesEarly College @ LCCGifted & TalentedData, Systems, & AnalysisCompliance MonitoringGreat Start Readiness ProgramCommunications and MediaKids CollegeResearch to Practice Partnership!

Basic Numbers

56 ISDs in Michigan1.6 Million K-12 Students statewide12 consortium public school districtsIngham ISD has 448 EmployeesMore than 44,000 students county-wide2,874 Certified Staff county-wide8th Largest ISD in Michigan$96 million - Total Budget

Ingham ISD 2013-14 Total Expenditures $96 million

Career Services & Technical Education $10 million

General Education $22 million

Special Education $64 million

“In-House” Schools & Programs

• Heartwood School – Center-based program for students with moderate to severe disabilities

• Capital Area Career Center – Technical and Career Training and Services

• Malcom Williams - Education for adjudicated youth-Residential Program

• Ingham Academy – Adjudicated youth day program

• Evergreen Program – Program for students with severe emotional impairments

• St. Vincent Home – Residential treatment and case planning

• Early Childhood Service – Early-on, GSRP, Birth to 5, EC Special Education, Early Childhood RtI

• Harley Franks – Early childhood center

• Secondary Learning Center – students with severe emotional impairments grade 9-12

• Early College at LCC – college credit for students prior to graduation

Major Movements

Embracing Evidence Based-PracticesAccountability at the ISD level - Taking ownership of the achievement of all students and schools within Ingham CountyMulti-Tiered Systems of Support (RtI/PBIS)Data-Based Decision-MakingTeachers Learning Together (TLT)Reading Apprenticeship

Ingham ISD Consortium Schools• Dansville Area Schools• East Lansing Area Schools• Haslett Area Schools• Holt Area Schools• Lansing Area Schools• Leslie Area Schools• Mason Area Schools• Okemos Area Schools

• Stockbridge Area Schools• Waverly Area Schools• Webberville Area Schools• Williamston Area Schools

Plus some collaboration and services with public charter schools in the Ingham ISD service area

Ingham ISD Service Area Map

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Lead by Service – Lead by Example

Ingham ISD is…

• a service organization for greater Ingham County

NOT the parent organization for consortium districts• Each district maintains complete autonomy

• Committed to collaboration and cohesion across districts

• Focused on translating research data into practice

• Providing meaningful learning to students, parents, teachers, and administrators

• Accountable to making an impact on student outcomes

Example – ARRA Funds 2009

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act• Pooled funds from all 12 districts to create a model for sustainable support

• On-site district/school RtI Coaches• Provided training in universal screening and progress monitoring• Commitment to evidence-based practice• Virtual elimination of “One and Done” Professional Development

• Created an “All Ed” model of instruction and intervention• Operationalized collaboration between local districts and Ingham ISD

RtI Initiati

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RtI Schools Partnership

with MiBLSi-25

Elementary &

Middle Schools 17

MiBLSi Cohort 5

and 612-

Buildings

Early Childhood

RtI Coaches’ Training

District Leadershi

p Team4-sessionsSpecial Ed

Staff-Itinerants Teachers and Focus Groups on

site training

Archer, Batsche, RDI, DI

Principal Academy

New Schools

18 schools4

Trainings

Focus Trainings

Literacy & Behavior

High Schools Training Sessions14 High

Schools &4 Middle

Invited Speakers

Rob Horner

George Batsche*

Mark Shinn

George Sugai

Kevin Feldman*

Anita Archer*

Amanda VanDerHeyden

Rebecca Sarlo* You

?*=multiple presentations

Communication and Collaboration with Consortium Schools

Monthly meetings• Superintendents’ Roundtable – Stan Kogut• Curriculum Directors – Roberta Perconti• Special Education Directors – Andrew Rable• Ingham ISD Assessment Consortium – Kelly Trout• Leadership Academy PLC (Professional Learning Community) – Roberta Perconti• Technology Directors – Daryl Tilley

(Almost) Countywide Programs/Services • Universal Screening in Reading and Mathematics• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (RtI/PBS)• Reading Street (core reading curriculum, elementary)• Positive Behavior Support• Data Coaching• Data-Based Decision Making

Ingham ISD Employees

Love Data

Hate Data

Figure 1.

Data Systems & Analysis (DSA)

Student Instructional Services

Instructional TechnologyDSA

Data, Systems, & Analysis

Mission

• Use technology and data resources to improve the quality of instruction for all learners.

• Create Innovative systems to automate and enable data access and analysis

• Leverage existing data to improve practice and conduct rigorous empirical inquiry

Data-Sharing Agreement

All consortium districts agree to partner with Ingham ISD for data management and analysis

-Student information systems (PowerSchool, Skyward, CIMS)-Data Warehouse (Illuminate Education)-Assessment Systems (DIBELS, AIMSweb, easyCBM, PBISapps, etc.)-Special Education IEP Management-Large Scale Assessments (ACT, MEAP, MI-Access, and others)

Illuminate Education

Illuminate Education (cont.)

• Data & Assessment Module• Special Education (IEP Management)• MTSS Module (Intervention Tracking & Progress Monitoring

https://www.illuminateed.com/illuminate-data-and-assessment-features.html

Questions?

Part III: PartnershipBuilding Bridges

Networking Main Event Agenda

• Brief Presentations from Each District/School (5-7 minutes Each)• Poster Session• Lunch• Breakout sessions – Space available for in-depth discussion

• Discuss potential collaborative project details• Set dates for future meetings• Discuss contact information for relevant individuals• Create a schedule/plan for communication• Discuss the district process for moving forward with research

Making Connections

Key Administrators• Superintendent• Curriculum Director• Special Education Director• Principals

Ingham ISD Liaisons to local districtsIngham ISD Consultants

For small districts, one person may fill all 3 roles

Ingham ISD LiaisonsDansville - Nate Stevenson

East Lansing - Jeanne Tomlinson

Haslett - Nancy Theis - Corrie Mervyn

Holt - Laura Colligan

Lansing - Laura Colligan - Tara Becker-Utess

Leslie - Mary Jo Wegenke

Mason - Melanie Kahler - Rob Stephenson

Okemos – Matt Phillips

Stockbridge - Brian Lloyd - Melanie Kahler

Waverly - Nate Stevenson

Williamston - Mary Jo Wegenke

Webberville - Libby Quade - Kelly Trout - Corrie Mervyn

Elevator Speech • Brief summary of a potential project • 30 seconds or less to sell your idea to a potential administrator• Key points:

• Who are you?• What is the project? How long is it? Will it cost the school money? • What makes school X a desirable place for this project• What is the benefit to your “buyer?” – Why should they care? • Keep background information trim and slim

• Let’s practice1. 5-minutes: prepare your speech2. Practice with a partner (someone unfamiliar to you)

More Low Hanging Fruit – Ripe Opportunities • Secondary Data Analysis• Professional Development• Analysis of Curriculum & Permanent Products• Intervention Studies

Substantive Barriers • High School Schedule

• Returning to recently abandoned programs

• Programs that contrast with Key Initiatives• Example: Positive Behavior Supports & Zero Tolerance

• Additional working hours for staff• Tradition• Politics

Building SupportBe respectful of leadership roles & t0alk to individuals at all levels

Clearly explain the potential for improving practice- What are the benefits to students? - How will practice change based on the results of the study?- Operationalize the impact of the results

Provide the Cost Benefit Analysis-Make it very clear why your study is worth the inconvenience-Be candid and transparent with the possible drawbacks

Develop a Communication Plan

Lack of communication between of relevant information to all stakeholders can be a deal-breaker

How will you communicate with the appropriate individuals?

What is the timeline for communication?

Make requested tasks as specific as possible

How to sweeten the deal for schools

• Early access to the data – (don’t make them read about in a journal)

• Collect data that is mutually useful (maybe more than you planned)• Offer to help teachers and administrators interpret the findings and

understand the implications for practice• Communicate about next steps (especially at the conclusion of data

collection)

Recent Successful Projects

• Reading Comprehension Assessment study (FCRR)

• Analysis of Reading & Math CBM data and state assessments (MSU)

• Behavior Management for Technology-Rich Classrooms (Oregon)

• Classroom EBP and Autism (MSU)

On the Horizon• Streamlined application process for

doing research within Ingham ISD Single Application for all Schools

• Annual/Semi-Annual Research to practice events

• Direct involvement of Ingham ISD staff in development, data collection, and analysis

• Collaboration on grant proposals

Ingham ISD Cabinet

• Stan Kogut – Superintendent• Cindy Anderson – Assistant Superintendent, Instruction• Helen McNamara – Assistant Superintendent, Finance and

Business • Roberta Perconti – Director, Student Instructional Services• Andrew Rable – Director, Student Support Services • Susan Tinney – Director, Human Resources• Daryl Tilley – Director, Information Technology Services• Micki O’Neil – Director, Public Relations and Communications

Questions?

Questions and RegistrationNate StevensonData & Systems Support CoachIngham Intermediate School Districtnstevenson@inghamisd.orgOffice: 517-244-4523Cell: 616-322-3105

Register on WisdomWhere at www.inghamisd.org

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