1. The Quality Improvement Process(QIP): A Focused Conversation For New SESIS/ND Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Centers May 5, 2014 Presenter: Vincent Tarsio

3. Outcomes   Reflect on our work over the past year   Share Promising Practices   Look ahead to the school improvement efforts that are ahead of us

4. Engagement Activity Reflecting on your experience as a first year SESIS/ND, what advice would you give to a new SESIS/ND who would be beginning their assignment next year?

5. Promising Practices Discussion Guide 1. 1. What were the facilitating forces at the regional, district and school level that contributed to successful implementation of the promising practice? 2. 2. What skills and competencies did the SESIS/ND utilize to bring about successful implementation of the promising practice? 3. 3. In what ways did the implementation of the promising practice enhance the Quality Improvement Process and improved outcomes for Students With Disabilities?

6. Viewer’s Guide: “Changing Educational Paradigms” - Sir Ken Robinson 1. 1. What ideas in the video resonated the most with you? 2. 2. In what ways did the video touch upon the work you do as a SESIS/ND? 3. 3. Any other thoughts?