Braiding Initiatives Steve Goodman, Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Initiative (MiBLSi) April 16, :00PM – 3:30PM 1

Realities we Face Current fiscal challenges will likely remain for next 5-10 years. We need to focus on ways to produce higher achievement with equal or lower cost than the present system. We need to do a better job of taking what we know works, and implementing it in our schools and classrooms. We need to be more intentional in supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices 2

Building Staff Building Leadership Team LEA District Leadership Team ISD Leadership Team Regional Technical Assistance Michigan Department of Education/MiBLSi Leadership Michigan Braiding across the cascading system of supports Braiding Initiatives Blending Initiatives Braiding Initiatives Around… Functions Goals/Outcomes Core Features 3

State management team A state management team was created to assist in braiding MiBLSi with other state initiatives and to navigate policy and procedural barriers that might inhibit efficient implementation across the cascading systems of supports. 4

Braiding Opportunities at State/Regional Level Michigan Programs –School Improvement –Michigan's Integrated Improvement Initiatives (MI3) ARRA –Pay for participation in MiBLSi Investing in Innovation (i3) grant 5

Michigan's Integrated Improvement Initiatives (MI3) A system of improvement initiatives supported by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services. MI3 links IDEA mandated initiatives through increased cooperation and integration of efforts in the areas of –marketing and communication, –project management, –evaluation, –fiscal management, –effective implementation of evidence-based practices. 6

Braiding Opportunities at Intermediate School District/Local Education Agency Level 7

Alignment with District Mission The Grand Haven Area Public Schools are committed to the expectation that all students will learn. It is our obligation to provide each student in our community a positive environment for learning so they will experience success and realize their fullest potential. This school district accepts the responsibility to work in partnership with the community to provide an excellent education that will prepare all learners for the challenges of a changing global society. 8

We find it helpful to create policy statements around categories of selection for educational practice Standard Practices are those used regularly as part of on-going educational efforts. Emerging Practices are ideas, curricula, programs, or procedures that have a reasonable likelihood to improve the core outcomes of education in schools in the LEA, but have not yet met the criteria to be a Scalable Practice. Scalable Practices are innovations that have sufficient practical verification and scientific validation to warrant the large-scale investment needed to transform these practices into Standard Practice within [LEA] schools. 9

Successful Student Outcomes School Improvement MiBLSi No Child Left Behind Response to Intervention Braiding Initiatives at the District Level 10

Braiding means Consider the core features of an initiative, what other current initiatives share these features and may be combined to –Share resources –Share activities (e.g., Professional Development) –Share information (e.g., data collection) 11

Braiding District Initiatives 12

Worksheet for Braiding District Initiatives 13

Worksheet for Braiding District Initiatives: Braiding Around Positive Behavior Support 14

Worksheet for Braiding District Initiatives: Braiding Around Response to Intervention 15

Worksheet for Braiding District Initiatives: Braiding Around Literacy Support 16

Consideration of non-negotiables when braiding Funding requirements –Features that must be in place to receive funding Mandatory program requirements –Features that are mandated for implementation of the program Critical features that define practice –Features that are critical to fidelity of implementation 17

Integration of MiBLSi is with Ed Yes! Performance Indicators Strand I: Teaching for Learning StandardBenchmarkKey Characteristic Curriculum Aligned, Reviewed and Monitored Standards Alignment Communicated Staff Students* Instruction Planning Content Appropriateness Developmental Appropriateness Reflection and Refinement Delivery Delivered Curriculum Best Practice Student Engagement Assessment Aligned to Curriculum & Instruction Alignment/Content Validity Multiple Measures *not directly addressed through MiBLSi 18

Given the economic situation, what are our priorities and how can we be strategic in supporting these practices Keep in mind, the goal is improved outcomes for students and families 19