1. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Developing State Capacity to Effectively Implement Educational Practices Michigan Implementation Network

2. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network For Whom, What Outcomes, & What Strategies? Effectiveinterventionpractices + Effectiveimplementationstrategies = Positive outcomes for students & Families This combination of factors reliably produces desired outcomes

3. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Start with the “end” in mind Develop capacityof Michigan to implementanyevidence-based practice with fidelity and good outcomes De-silo implementationof evidence- based practices, innovations, legislative mandates in the State © Dean Fixsen, Karen Blase, Robert Horner, George Sugai, 2008

4. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Start with the “end” in mind Interventionsthat are and remain effective through several generations of teachers, principals, superintendents, and State and national leaders Implementation supportsthat are and remain effective through several generations of trainers, coaches, evaluators, administrators, and State leaders

5. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Michigan Implementation Network Two Levels of Activity Simultaneous work on two closely related yet distinct levels of activity. Interventions Implementation Network Implementation-level activity is considered to be distinct from intervention-level activity.

6. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Michigan Implementation Network The Michigan Implementation Network (MIN) is an initiative to develop a systematic framework for applying implementation research in order to:  Improve the fidelity of effective practices  Enhance the sustainability of implementation efforts  Scale-up successful programs and practices

7. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Implementation 101: Moving from Theory to Practice

8. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network

9. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Practice Selection “IS IT THE RIGHT THING TO DO?” “CAN WE DO IT THE RIGHT WAY?”

10. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network innovation fluency *it’s the what *it’s the what

11. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network *it’s the how *it’s the how implementation fluency

12. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network implementation stages

13. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network implementation drivers

14. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Integrated & Compensatory Competency Drivers Organization Drivers Leadership Selection Training Coaching Facilitative Administration System Intervention Decision Support Data System Performance Assessment (Fidelity) Technical Adaptive © Fixsen&Blase 2008 Student Benefits

15. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network improvementcycles

16. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network “For every increment of performance I demand from you, I have an equal responsibility to provide you with the capacity to meet that expectation” (R. Elmore, 2002)

17. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Framework for Addressing Practice and Supports

18. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network BUILDING STAFF & STUDENTS WHERE ARE PRACTICES IMPLEMENTED? Providing supports for effective practices implemented with fidelity Providing feedback and data on implementation efforts District Team BUILDING TEAM DISTRICT TEAM ISD TEAM STATE TEAM

19. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network 1.Are we doing the best stuff to assure our students are ready to belong and be successful in their community? 2.Is the community ready to support our students to belong and succeed as they transition into their community?

20. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Integrated & Compensatory Competency Drivers Organization Drivers Leadership Selection Training Coaching Facilitative Administration System Intervention Decision Support Data System Performance Assessment (Fidelity) Technical Adaptive © Fixsen & Blase 2008 Student Benefits

21. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network The Link to Transition Practice Thinking Through Implementation to Uncommon Practice…

22. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Performance Improvement Strands 2009-2012 1.Transition planning process improvement: IEP compliance measurement/data collection IEP planning process improvement 2.Statute/evidence-based community capacity- building: 3.Transition leadership capacity-building: Adaptive leadership Technical leadership 4.Student outcome measurement/data collection

23. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Adaptive The act or process of adapting 1.adjustment to environmental conditions or modification of a (system) or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment 2.something that is adapted; specifically: a composition revised into a new form

24. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Leadership The “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”. 1."Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.“ Alan Keith of Genentech 2.“Effective leadership is the ability to successfully integrate and maximize available resources within the internal and external environment for the attainment of organizational or societal goals." Ken “SKC” Ogbonnia

25. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network National Perspective: What are the TOP issues facing transition practice implementation? 1.SCHOOL COMPLETION 2.SOLID TRANSITION ASSESSMENTS WHICH ARE THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR B-13 COMPLIANCE AND SCHOOL COMPLETION 3.SCHOOLS ARE BECOMING COMPLIANT WITH B-13, BUT NOW THERE ARE QUALITY ISSUES AROUND STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND AGENCY SUPPORT 4.EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES NOT BEING USED Larry Kortering, NSTTAC (1/10)

26. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network The Opportunity: Re-think how we integrate our transition practice in a time of ‘new context’! (adapt/innovate)

27. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Secondary Transition Practice and Dropout Prevention in Michigan Michigan Transitions Outcome Project (MI-TOP) integrated the results and compliance indicators: 1, 2, 13, & 14 Adaptive Leaders take steps for a moral imperative: success for each and every student Built consensus for a deep driver of improvement: Self-determination & Student Engagement Early Warning Signs reflect Student Engagement

28. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Early Warning Signs: Evidence-based Practice- Use of Longitudinal Data 1 st Cohort of Reaching & Teaching Struggling Learners (RTSL) Teams high value for EWS as a screener (alignment with RTI) Team reflection of additional data to select interventions based on: Model Schools’ 4 Learning Criteria use as additional data 1.Stretch learning Data 2.Core Academic Data 3.Personal and Social Skills Data 4.Student Engagement Data - International Center for Leadership in Education

29. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Early Warning Signs and System Level Interventions RTSL success led to prototype for State Superintendent’s Dropout Challenge- 1100 schools joined (K-12) Dropout Challenge led to Title II D ARRA funds for EWS data at regional data warehouse 2 nd Cohort will benefit from aggregate reports of EWS

30. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Integrated & Compensatory Competency Drivers Organization Drivers Leadership Selection Training Coaching Facilitative Administration System Intervention Decision Support Data System Performance Assessment (Fidelity) Technical Adaptive © Fixsen & Blase 2008 Student Benefits Coaching Collaborative Data Inquiry Skills EWS & SW/IEPs Multi-disciplinary Leadership team Building Level Supports for Use of Early Warning Signs

31. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network What system level supports help building level implementation?

32. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Integrated & Compensatory Competency Drivers Organization Drivers Leadership Selection Training Coaching Facilitative Administration System Intervention Decision Support Data System Performance Assessment (Fidelity) Technical Adaptive © Fixsen&Blase 2008 Student Benefits Michigan Dept. of Ed. Title IID ARRA $ for EWS grades 3-12 Graduation Town online SEA Data & leaders ISD Data & leaders HS & MS principals w/ School Imp. staff Collaborative Data Inquiry (CDI) & EWS Cohort students w/IEPs & risk for dropout Building Level Supports-EWS use

33. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network How do RTSL school experiences support Adaptive Leaders in Transition? Is the student ready for the community? Is the community ready for the student? Support Scenarios: State - Shared Youth Vision Partnership is using EWS framework WIA Youth, Foster Care, Michigan Rehabilitation Services Region - Monitoring Electronic Workbook employs probe questions regarding Early Warning Signs Building - Middle school interventions are aligned with more success at entry into 9 th grade….On and Off track for graduation may lead to Indicator 14?

34. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Michigan Implementation Network The Michigan Implementation Network (MIN) is an initiative to develop a systematic framework for applying implementation research in order to:  Improve the fidelity of effective practices  Enhance the sustainability of implementation efforts  Scale-up successful programs and practices

35. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Supporting Michigan’s implementation capacity to ensure students receive high quality instruction and intervention.

36. min.cenmi.org Michigan Implementation Network Leisa Gallagher – lgallagher@cenmi.orglgallagher@cenmi.org Chuck Saur – csaur@cenmi.orgcsaur@cenmi.org Beth Steenwyk - bsteenwyk@mi3-se.orgbsteenwyk@mi3-se.org