1. v Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI)

2. TACSEI is funded by: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) United States Department of Education

3. TACSEI builds upon the work of:

4. TACSEI Management Team Co-Principal Investigators University of South Florida Lise Fox Glen Dunlap

5. TACSEI Management Team Co-Principal Investigators University of Colorado Denver Barbara J. SmithPhil Strain

6. TACSEI Center Faculty Karen Blase National Implementation Research Network Mary Louise Hemmeter Vanderbilt University Roxane Kaufmann Georgetown University Judith Carta University of Kansas Jill Giacomini University of Colorado Denver Diane Powell University of South Florida

7. TACSEI Focus Unified message Collaboration Models of effective practice Support states

8. TACSEI Mission To identify, disseminate and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices in order to improve the social, emotional, and behavioral functioning of young children with or at risk for delays or disabilities.

9. Six Key Beliefs Belief #1 Technical Assistance efforts must be deliverable and effective for diverse populations

10. Six Key Beliefs Belief #2 Technical Assistance outcomes must be valued by families as well as the broader community

11. Six Key Beliefs Belief #3 Practices endorsed must be affordable, feasible, and acceptable to diverse stakeholders

12. Six Key Beliefs Belief #4 Families and program personnel are vital partners in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the work of the Center

13. Six Key Beliefs Belief # 5 Practices must be based on best available evidence and must be replicated across sites and states

14. Six Key Beliefs Belief # 6 Practices must be designed primarily to enhance competencies, rather than remediate problems

15. The Pyramid Model: Promoting Social and Emotional Competence

16. TACSEI TA: Syntheses of Research on Evidence-based Practices (EBP) Multiple Topics Summaries of syntheses will be prepared for dissemination to multiple audiences in a variety of formats

17. TACSEI TA: Providing Evidence- Based Models Implementation and evaluation of the use of the Pyramid Model with children with or at risk for delays or disabilities Analysis of implementation and sustainability factors Implementation guidance Support for selected states in the implementation, sustainability, and scale-up of models

18. Intensive TA to States In years 2010-2012, six states will be selected through an application process based on “readiness” criteria

19. Technical Assistance Model Universal Outreach Targeted TA Intensive TA

20. Web-based Technical Assistance Resources Communities of Practice Interactive opportunities State Technical Assistance pages

21. Consultant Bank Bank of consultants organized by expertise Web-based process of matching request to consultant Accountability procedures

22. TACSEI Partnerships Goal of Partnerships To collaborate with national organizations to extend the reach and impact of TACSEI

23. Primary Partners

24. Associate Partners Parent groups Disability groups Cultural/racial diversity groups Professional organizations (e.g., mental health, medicine, education) Training and Technical Assistance Networks State/regional agencies and organizations

25. National Training Institute

26. Bottom Line TACSEI is here to provide you with the information, resources, and supports that you need to ensure that young children with or at-risk for delays or disabilities will achieve social, emotional and behavioral competence

27. Contact TACSEI Mailing Address: University of South Florida Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute Department of Child & Family Studies 13301 N. Bruce. B. Downs Blvd, MHC2-1134 Tampa, FL 33612-3807 Phone: (813) 974-9803