1. Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction
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Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Evidence Levels1 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.

14. 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

15. Use the chat feature to ask any questions you have about levels of evidence or evidence requirements.
CHAT

16. Process for Selecting & Implementing Evidence Based Practices
US Department of Education (2016). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments.

17. 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.
The IRIS Institute. Vanderbilt Peabody College. Evidence Based Practices Module.

18. Where to Find Evidence Based Practices
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) - Institute of Education Science (IES): Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE) – Center for Data- Driven Reform at John Hopkins University: National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) – American Institutes for Research (AIR):
Where to Find Evidence Based Practices

19. What Works Clearinghouse
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)

20. Use the chat feature to ask any questions you have about selecting evidence based practices.

21. Putting It All Together
The Hexagon Tool: Exploring the Context. National Implementation Research Network.

22. What Works Clearinghouse (WWC): https://ies. ed
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC): What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Video Tour Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments useseinvestment.pdf National Implementation Research Network (NIRN)
Resources

23. 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:
Contact: Jenni Marlatt, or
Suzanne Myers, or

24. Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction
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Evidence Based Curriculum & Instruction