OHS Region X TTA Created by ICF International for OHS Region X

Professional Development Priority: Five Year Grant Projects OHS and National Centers Priority Alignment: OHS 2, 3 and 5; PMFO 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Data Source(s): OHS Region X Data Outcome: Grantees will use intentional planning process to establish five year goals; receive ongoing support toward progress of achieving goals; and determine indicators of Time Frame (May June 2015) Professional Development Strategy Content Lead(s) Host and location Attendees On- Site or Virt ual Final Thoughts (Documentation after the event. What worked & what would we do differently) ECE Specialist Grantee Specialist National Centers Region X OHS Grantee TTA Regional Office June 2014 – June 2015 Provide 2 – 4 clusters on Intentional Planning for Five Year Project Periods over the course of the next 12 months. X Portland, OR Seattle, WA XXX On- Site Oct 2014 Region X Directors Symposium: OMB Super Circulars and facilities with IST visit from Belinda Rinker X X Seattle, WA XXX On- Site Jan 2015 Region X Directors Symposium: PMFO focus: linking planning, ongoing monitoring, self- assessment X PMFO XSeattle, WA XXXOn- Site Region X Professional Development and Training Plan 2015 Created by ICF International for OHS Region X

Highlights of the Region X Professional Development & Training Plan: Priorities and Outcomes Created by ICF International for OHS Region X

EXPLORING THE WORK OF GRANTEE SPECIALISTS EXPLORING THE WORK OF GRANTEE SPECIALISTS Region X TTA

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X THE GRANTEE SPECIALIST ROLE POSSIBLE REASONS FOR TTA GS SUPPORT  Federal Monitoring Review Non-Compliance  Immediate Deficiency  New Director Support or other Grantee Identified Need  Regional Priority

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X PROCESS Deployment from Regional Office  Program Specialist(PS) or RPM identifies need  Deployment Request submitted to TTA Coordinator and RPM by PS  Request is reviewed, prioritized, approved by RPM and TTA Coordinator  PS and TTA Grantee Specialist are informed  GS initiates contact with PS and then grantee to determine site visit and details Deployment from Regional Office  Program Specialist(PS) or RPM identifies need  Deployment Request submitted to TTA Coordinator and RPM by PS  Request is reviewed, prioritized, approved by RPM and TTA Coordinator  PS and TTA Grantee Specialist are informed  GS initiates contact with PS and then grantee to determine site visit and details

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X GRANTEE SPECIALISTS Establishing supportive relationships with:  Active Listening  Collaborative Intentional Planning  Systemic Thinking

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X Supporting the Work of Grantees Overall purpose to support grantees in achieving positive child and family outcomes.

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPROACH  Review and discuss grantee’s identified need for TTA support.  Review current internal management systems structure.  Analyze current systems to identify potential gaps.  Discuss strategies for strengthening internal management systems to support compliant and innovative program practices.  Review and discuss grantee’s identified need for TTA support.  Review current internal management systems structure.  Analyze current systems to identify potential gaps.  Discuss strategies for strengthening internal management systems to support compliant and innovative program practices.

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X HEAD START MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS  There are 10 Head Start systems as included in the Head Start Program Performance Standards  All systems are inter-related and all systems need to be strong in order for a program to achieve its child and family outcomes.  There are 10 Head Start systems as included in the Head Start Program Performance Standards  All systems are inter-related and all systems need to be strong in order for a program to achieve its child and family outcomes.

Self- Assessment Planning Program Governance Human Resources ERSEA Record- keeping & Reporting Ongoing Monitoring Fiscal Management Facilities, Materials, & Equipment Communication Management Systems

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPACT OF CHANGE Self-Assessment Planning Program Governance Human Resources Facilities, Materials, Equipment Record Keeping and Reporting Communication Ongoing Monitoring Fiscal Management ERSEA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IMPACT ANALYSIS Idea for Change: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X Region X TTA ECE Highlights...

Region X 2014 CLASS Scores (From Federal Monitoring Reports) Created by ICF International for OHS Region X

REGION X TTA COACHING SUPPORT

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT COACHING Programs that use coaching have identified a range of positive outcomes for early learning professionals, including:  Implementation of desired practices  Changes in early learning professional-child interactions  Implementation of practices with fidelity  Self-reported changes in knowledge, skills and attitudes about practices

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT COACHING Outcomes For Children:  Increased participation and engagement  Increased social skills and fewer challenging behaviors  Increased literacy & language skills  Increased skills in logic & reasoning and approaches to learning “Adoption of coaching as a form of professional development is a complex endeavor that requires careful planning, system-wide changes, and ongoing support and review.” (Lloyd & Modlin, 2012) Chrishana M. Lloyd and Emily LL. Modlin (2012). Coaching as a Key Component in Teachers’ Professional Development: Improving Classroom Practices in Head Start Settings. OPRE Report , Washington, DC Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X COACHING WITH WA GRANTEES Coaching was provided in many different ways:  phone  Blackboard  conference calls  site visits  coaching the coaches, role-modeling for the coach and coaching teaching staff/home visitors. Coaching topics:  CLASS (Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, Instructional Support)  Planned Language Approach  High 5 Mathematize  Home Visiting  Reflective Supervision

Created by ICF International for OHS Region X QUESTIONS AND SHARING