2010 OSEP Leadership Mega Conference Collaboration to Achieve Success from Cradle to Career The IRIS Center Fidelity of Implementation Online Module Naomi Tyler Strand 3 S3-104
Evidence-Based Practices and Programs Supported by rigorous research that demonstrates its effectiveness Some sources – IES Practice Guides – What Works Clearinghouse – Best Evidence Encyclopedia – Do What Works
How Do Teachers Identify Good Research? Teachers want information that: – Comes from local experts (at their own school) – Can be accessed quickly – Pertains to their own school contexts Teachers are distrustful of research that doesn’t confirm practices that they already use.
Fidelity of Implementation AKA Treatment integrity Procedural fidelity Intervention integrity Procedural adherence What is it? Why is it important?
Grounded in learning sciences (How People Learn theory) The STAR Legacy Cycle
Challenge Video
Initial Thoughts
Perspectives and Resources
Alternating Information Sources
“Research Shows…
Experts: Policymakers Larry Wexler, EdD Director, Research to Practice Division U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs Mel Riddile, EdD Associate Director, High School Services National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 12
Experts: Researchers George Sugai, PhD Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Lynn Fuchs, PhD National Center on Response to Intervention Joseph Torgesen, PhD Florida Center for Reading Research 13
Experts: School Leadership Personnel Cynthia Alexander NIUSI-LeadScape Principal Evans Elementary School Memphis, TN Brenda Williams, EdD Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership The College of William & Mary 14
School Examples 15
Helpful Tools Questions to ask to determine if a practice or program matches a school’s needs
Helpful Tools
Hands-on Practice
Assessment
Wrap Up
Use of ARRA Funds Identifying and selecting evidence- based practices or programs Providing training Providing ongoing supports
Fidelity of Implementation module: Archived Webinar on Fidelity of Implementation: IRIS Resources
IRIS Center: for Technical Support Peabody College Vanderbilt University (800) Toll Free for Training Claremont Graduate University (CGU) (866) 626-IRIS (4747) Toll Free