1. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge RTI Professional Learning Webinar Series: Using Research to Select and Design Effective Interventions Session #8 12/3/09 3-4:30 pm Fidelity of RTI Implementation Session #8 12/3/09 3-4:30 pm Fidelity of RTI Implementation

2. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Counting ALL Participants After you join the webinar as usual: 1.Go to the Chat Window 2.Type your district name and school name or organization name or “parent” 3.Type the names of every person in attendance with you 4.Send it to “This Room” 2

3. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Who are we? Teachers Administrators Counselors or Social Workers County Office or DOE Parents PK-5, 6-8, 9-12, postsecondary Statewide Organizations Other? 3

4. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Welcome and Introductions John Wight, GaDOE Dr. Kimberly Anderson, REL-SE at SERVE Center at UNCG 4

5. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge 5 REGIONAL EDUCATION LABORATORY- SOUTHEAST (REL-SE) Executive Director Dr. Ludwig van Broekhuizen 800-755-3277 www.serve.orgwww.serve.org Operated by the SERVE Center at UNCG Serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina

6. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge 6 The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) System

7. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge REL-SE MISSION To serve the educational needs of the Southeast using applied research, development, dissemination, and training and technical assistance, to bring the latest and best research and proven practices into school improvement efforts. 7

8. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge REL-SE Services 1.Outreach and dissemination of research, evaluation, and policy information 2.Technical assistance to SEAs and LEAs 3.“Issues & Answers” publications 4.Randomized Controlled Trial experimental studies on interventions of relevance to our region AMSTI/Alabama and K-PAVE/Mississippi 8

9. Series Framework: EBDM Cycle 9 Today’s Focus

10. 10 WEBINAR SERIES OVERVIEW SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 Series Introduction RTI Overview INTRODUCTION Understand Scientifically Based Research and the Evidence- Based Decision- Making Cycle SBR & EBDM Understand methodologies used in ed. research, and their strengths and weaknesses for determining “what works” TYPES OF RESEARCH METHODS Understand how to assess the rigor and findings of studies Practice using the Critical Reading Protocol CRITICAL READING PROTOCOL FOR STUDIES ABOUT INTERVENTIONS

11. IES Practice Guide RTI Math IES Practice Guide RTI Reading STATE OF RESEARCH ON RTI Determine the desired outcomes, program features, implementation issues, and extent of evidence on an intervention. INTERVENTION REVIEW PROTOCOL Learn what fidelity of implementation is and how to monitor it effectively. FIDELITY OF RTI IMPLEMENTATION Learn from colleagues in GA how they put the concepts and tools from this series into action. LOOKING FORWARD: PROMISING PROGRESS WEBINAR SERIESOVERVIEW SESSIONS 5 & 6 SESSION 7 SESSION 8 SESSION 9 11

12. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 1. Learn about fidelity of implementation from a national expert 2. Gain tips on how to monitor and improve fidelity of RTI implementation 3. Reflect on current practice at your site and problem solve 4. Preview Session 9 (call for presenters!) 12

13. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Objectives #1 and #2 Learn about fidelity of implementation from a national expert Gain tips on how to monitor and improve fidelity of implementation 13

14. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Prep. For The Presentation 1.What is our biggest success—and our biggest challenge-- with implementing RTI according to our plan? 2.What is our biggest success—and our biggest challenge—with monitoring implementation? 2 min. Chat Facilitators lead their groups Individuals utilize chat box 14

15. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Dr. Joe Witt, LSU Presentation at REL-SE conference on RTI Research. March, 2009 in Washington, DC Video Clips from his presentation 1.“Key point” prompts for each clip provided 2.Watch clip 3.Reflection and discussion

16. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Witt Video Clip 1 1.What is Fidelity? 2.Fidelity to the _____ and fidelity to the RTI _____ 3.Focus on the _____ in the process and on the _____ 4.Recommended method of monitoring = ? 5.“Decent” level of fidelity = __% 6. “Gravity” pulling fidelity down = ?

17. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Clip 1 Reflection and Discussion 1.What did each “key point” mean to me, and why? 2.What questions do I have? 4 min. Chat Facilitators lead their groups Individuals utilize chat box

18. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Witt Video Clip 2 1.Fidelity issue is the “___ ___” of our plans because people ___ to ignore the plans. 2.What works in improving fidelity of implementation? 3.Other helpful approaches: 1.______________________________________ 2.______________________________________ 3.______________________________________ 4.______________________________________ 5.______________________________________

19. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Clip 2 Reflection and Discussion 1.What did each “key point” mean to me, and why? 2.What questions do I have? 4 min. Chat Facilitators lead their groups Individuals utilize chat box 19

20. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Witt Video Clip 3 1.What are the implications of problems with fidelity? The issue is ___ but ___ to solve: 2.Standard protocols provide step-by-step plans for 1._____________________________ 2._____________________________ 3._____________________________ 4._____________________________ 5.__________________ (e.g. the ___ from this webinar series!)

21. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Witt Video Clip 4 (a) Protocols Administration receives a high number of requests for T.A. at the beginning Requests for T.A. drop off because ___ Problem-Solving Administration receives fewer requests for T.A. at the beginning Requests for T.A. remain at a moderate level over time because ___

22. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Witt Video Clip 4 (b) Dr. Witt’s final thoughts: 1.Begin with ____________ (How has this webinar series helped us with this?) 2.Create _______ plans 3.______ and ______ teachers 4.______ for fidelity of implementation

23. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Clips 3 & 4 Reflection and Discussion 1.What did each “key point” mean to me, and why? 2.What questions do I have? 3.How has this webinar series helped me with the things Dr. Witt discusses? 4 min. Chat Facilitators lead their groups Individuals utilize chat box 23

24. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Witt Video Clip Q3 Pennsylvania’s 3-step fidelity process: 1._________________ 2._________________ 3._________________ Screening in secondary suggestions: ___ Progress monitoring in secondary suggestions: _______________

25. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Clip Q3 Reflection and Discussion 1.What do I think about the Pennsylvania approach to monitoring fidelity? 2.What do I think about screening/progress monitoring/fidelity in secondary? 3.What questions do I have? 4 min. Chat Facilitators lead their groups Individuals utilize chat box 25

26. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Objective # 3 Reflect on current practice at your site and problem solve

27. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge State and local perspectives John Wight GaDOE reflection on implementation fidelity challenges and solutions, and the state role: Participants: Reflection on implementation fidelity challenges and solutions at my site, and future needs: –“raise hand” and chat box

28. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Objective #4: Preview Session #9 December 9, 2009 3-4:30pm 1. Promising Progress: Looking Forward 2. Eval. of this entire series, persistent needs, and reflections on future of RTI in Georgia 28 Call for volunteers to share their experiences with anything related to this webinar series! 5-15 min., successes/challenges, questions

29. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Accessing session #9: John Wight Presenter information Participant materials Elluminate Live! webinar 29

30. Powering educational systems by translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge Thank you for being here today! Dr. Kim Anderson – kanderson@serve.org – 404-657-6174 The SERVE Center/REL-SE – 800-755-3277 – www.serve.org www.serve.org John Wight, GaDOE – jwight@doe.k12.ga.us jwight@doe.k12.ga.us – 404-656-0478 30