Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction Welcome! Thank you for joining. We will begin promptly at 2:00pm CT. Please keep your Zoom on mute. Please sign in on chat. Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction

Introductions Sally Kingston, KSLT Facilitator Jayne James, LiNK Partner Moderator Suzanne E. Myers, LiNK Director Moderator Amber Rowland, LiNK Partner Moderator

Understand why evidence based practices are essential to achieving LiNK’s goals Know what evidence based practices are and what counts as strong and moderate evidence Know how to identify and select literacy programs, and/or interventions supported by moderate or strong evidence of effectiveness Outcomes

2:00-2:07 | Opening 2:07-2:15 | Why Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) 2:15-2:30 | LiNK Evidence Requirements 2:30-2:37 | Chat Q&A 2:37-2:50 | Selecting Relevant EBPs 2:50-2:57 | Chat Q&A 2:57-3:00 | Closing Agenda

Why Evidence Based Practices Evidence Based Practices promote… Student achievement Accountability Support Efficiency Fiscal responsibility Why Evidence Based Practices

The primary goal of LiNK is to significantly advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing for children from birth through grade 12. LiNK is organized around four broad goals: 1. Build capacity for impact on literacy at the state, regional, and community levels. 2. Select and support districts and district consortia to submit, implement, and evaluate high quality literacy plans to positively and effectively influence the literacy growth and development of disadvantaged students. 3. Develop capacity to conduct evaluation, implement data-driven decision-making, and collaborate with external evaluators. 4. Develop capacity to implement and sustain high quality literacy practices through ongoing and embedded professional learning. LiNK Goals

LiNK Requirements related to Evidence Strong research (recommended); Moderate research (required) Recent, relevant research LiNK Requirements related to Evidence

LiNK Levels of Evidence Strong evidence (recommended) Moderate evidence (required) Applicants must describe the process they will use to demonstrate the extent that the interventions or practices are supported by moderate or strong evidence LiNK Levels of Evidence LiNK RFA Section B: Impact | Use of evidence-based interventions and practices

Recommended: Strong Evidence The majority of proposed literacy practices included in the applicant’s literacy plan have strong evidence of support for use with the populations with whom the applicant plans to use them. Strong evidence of support as defined by the U.S. Department of Education means “a statistically significant effect on improving student outcomes or other relevant outcomes based on at least one well-designed and well-implemented experimental study.” Recommended: Strong Evidence

Required: Moderate Evidence Proposed literacy interventions and practices included in the applicant’s literacy plan must have at least moderate evidence of support. Moderate evidence is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as evidence that shows a “statistically significant effect on improving student outcomes or other relevant outcomes based on at least one well-designed and well- implemented quasi-experimental study.” Required: Moderate Evidence

Absence of Moderate or Strong Evidence In the absence of strong or moderate evidence in a particular language or literacy area, applicants must show that proposed interventions and/or programs have evidence that shows promise of effectiveness. Absence of Moderate or Strong Evidence

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Evidence Levels 1 2 3 4 Strong – At least one well-designed and well-implemented experimental study (randomized control trial). Studies that meet What Works Clearinghouse Standards without reservation. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Evidence Levels Moderate – At least one well-designed and well-implemented quasi-experimental study. Studies that meet What Works Clearinghouse Standards with reservation. Promising – At least one well-designed and well-implemented correlational study with statistical controls for selection bias. Demonstrates a Rationale – Supported by a well-specified logic model supported by research and evaluation. US Department of Education (2016). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf

Recent & Relevant Research Student populations Demographics Interests Developmental stage Recent Most current Not negated by more current research Recent & Relevant Research LiNK RFA Section A: Feasibility | Recent, Relevant Research

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Process for Selecting & Implementing Evidence Based Practices US Department of Education (2016). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf

Selecting EBPs: Key Considerations Rigorous: How strong is the evidence to address the literacy need you are trying to improve? Relevant: To what extent does the practice match your particular students, their specific literacy needs, and the potential root causes of those needs? To what extent does it align to the outcomes you are trying to achieve? Recent: To what extent is the evidence supported by the most current understanding of what works? Realistic: How much time, funding, and training does the practice require to be implemented well? Selecting EBPs: Key Considerations US Department of Education (2016). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf The IRIS Institute. Vanderbilt Peabody College. Evidence Based Practices Module. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/ebp_01/cresource/q2/p03/#content

Where to Find Evidence Based Practices What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) - Institute of Education Science (IES): https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/ Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE) – Center for Data- Driven Reform at John Hopkins University: http://www.bestevidence.org/#content National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) – American Institutes for Research (AIR): https://intensiveintervention.org/#content Where to Find Evidence Based Practices

What Works Clearinghouse What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/FWW

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Putting It All Together The Hexagon Tool: Exploring the Context. National Implementation Research Network. http://implementation.fpg.unc.edu/sites/implementation.fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/NIRN-Education-TheHexagonTool.pdf

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC): https://ies. ed What Works Clearinghouse (WWC): https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/ What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Video Tour https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Multimedia/27 Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidance useseinvestment.pdf National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) http://nirn.fpg.unc.edu/ Resources

Grant Writing Workshops Key Dates & Support Grant Writing Workshops March 1: Colby March 2: Dodge City March 6: Lawrence March 7: Manhattan March 27: Great Bend March 28: Iola Applications February 5: RFA release April 18: Application due date June 1: Notification of application status July 1: Program start date LiNK website: http://community.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=6321 Contact: Jenni Marlatt, jmarlatt@ksde.org or 785.296.7782 Suzanne Myers, semyers@ksde.org or 785.296.5060

Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction Thank you! Look for a recorded version of this webinar and a copy of the slides will be made available on the LiNK website: http://community.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=6321 Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction