1. Vision: Every child in every district receives the instruction that they need and deserve…every day. Oregon Response to Intervention Vision: Every child in every district receives the instruction that they need and deserve…every day. The “How To” for Implementation Cadre 9 DIT Initial Training November 4 & 5 th, 2013 Eugene, Oregon

2. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Targets Build awareness about the successful stages of implementation Build skills in using the OrRTI Implementation Guidance Plan to support district implementation

3. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Successful Implementation “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” Steve Jobs

4. Stages of ImplementationFocusStageDescription Exploration/Ado ption Decision regarding commitment to be apart of the OrRTI Project. Commitment to adopt the use of the essential components of RTI. InstallationDevelop standards for core program, assessment, & data based teaming systems so that successful implementation can take place and be supported (develop plan). Initial Implementation Try out the practices, work out details, learn and improve before expanding to other contexts. Full Implementation Expand the program/practices to other locations, individuals, times- adjust from learning in initial implementation. Continuous Improvement Make it easier, more efficient. Embed within current practices. Work to do it right! Work to do it better! Should we do it! MIBSLI

6. Stages of ImplementationFocusStageDescription Exploration/Ado ption Research where to get your brakes fixed: Price, location, trustworthiness etc. Installation Order the materials, properly trained technician, appropriate equipment to do the work, time to do the work, be able to generalize to all kinds of cars. Initial Implementation The store will prepare for your visit: schedule staff, have parts & equipment ready & schedule the work bay and begin installing your brakes, Full implementation Customer is ready to take the car out and drive it. Continuous Improvement Regular checks on how much brake pads are left and noticing of any anomalies. Work to do it right! Work to do it better! Should we do it!

7. These stages are recursive Setbacks at one stage move us back to the previous stage Apply for PBIS New District Initiative Today is a book study? “We already do that.” Violate Norms Vote coach off Be on time Go to a PLC Ignore e- mails Go to Book Study Dominate conversation Snow Day! Late for meeting Attend District PD Ignore Data File Grievance Change Practice Have a “AHA!” Prep for Meeting New State Initiative

8. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Leadership is Key Expectations (Standards of Practice) Professional development & support Inspect what you expect (Fidelity)

10. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org OrRTI Implementation Guidance Plan Steps Expectations 1. Does the district have standards of practice developed? 2. Does the district have a professional development plan? PD 3. Does the district conduct initial & on-going PD? PD 4. Does the district have & use fidelity measures/plan? Fidelity 5. Does the district staff implement the standards of practice for each RTI component? Fidelity 6. Does the district staff implement the standards of practice for each RTI component? Expectations, PD, & Fidelity Why: Assists in building, implementing, and sustaining a RTI system

12. Oregon Response to Intervention Clarity around expectations “Standards of Practice”

13. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Definition of Standards of Practice A set of expectations/standards that you set to ensure quality performance/care.

14. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Standards of Practice CoreUniversal Screening 100% Meetings TimeLogistics MaterialsUse of ScreenerProcess Instructional Strategies

15. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Develop Your Standards of Practice As a DIT you are responsible for developing your standards of practice –That’s the “easier” part! –How are you going to pass the baton to get them into place? That’s the “harder” part!

16. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Partner Talk In two sentences....what do you think makes implementing standards of practice difficult?

17. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Knowledge doesn’t always lead to change Lessons learned from other fields –Knowing what to do doesn’t always ensure that we do it. Maternity nurses in India: mentors Pilots: urgency Doctors & hand washing: barriers

18. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org What can make new standards hard to establish? Anesthesia versus Antiseptic

19. Minimize the Implementation Dip Installation sustain

20. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org How do we pass the baton? Professional Development/Knowledge –On going support/Coaching Fidelity/Checklists

23. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Professional Development Talk Time Review the PD Guidance Document –Place a green dot by the items that you believe your district is strong in conducting –Place a red dot by the items that you believe your district is weak in conducting Compare with your neighbor

25. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Fidelity

27. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Fidelity Talk Time Review the Fidelity Guidance Document –Place a green dot by the items that you believe your district is strong in conducting –Place a red dot by the items that you believe your district is weak in conducting Compare with your neighbor

28. Oregon Response to Intervention www.oregonrti.org Next you will dig deeper into standards of practice for core instruction –Time –Materials –Instructional Strategies Where We’re Going