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The presentation provides reasons to focus on scaling up and factors that states should consider when developing a plan for scale-up. A helpful handout is included.

Growth models provide states with an option for determining how to measure progress toward a student level SIMR outcome. Participants discussed and provided input into development of an IDC white paper that focuses on different growth model approaches, the data requirements, and analytic approach in order to use a growth model approach to measure growth toward a SIMR student outcome. Currently, the white papers is in draft form and undergoing revisions based on input from the field. The published paper will be posted to the IDC Resource Library and affiliated as a related resource to the handouts already posted for this session.

The presentation provides information to help states think about the early steps and process for infrastructure development. The ECTA System Framework is a reference on specific components of the systems identified for improvement. Helpful handouts are included with this posting.

Part 1 of 3 of the new IRIS Center module series on evidence-based practices explores the importance of identifying and selecting evidence-based practices. Part 2 overviews the implementation of an evidence-based practice or program with fidelity. Finally, Part 3 examines how to evaluate whether an evidence-based practice is effective for the young children or students with whom you are working. Helpful handouts are included.

The presentation reviews key issues related to EBPs including definitions, selection issues, fidelity and usability concerns, and challenges of early and mid-stage implementation. The presentation offers Information on issues and challenges encountered in selection and implementation of EBPs.

The presentation provides strategies that are important to providing high-quality preschool programs. Specifically, the information focuses on how high-quality preschool programs support improvement in the Part B SIMR. The presentation includes strategies that ensure high-quality early childhood programs as a critical first step toward later school success.

The presentation explores a mix of state and local communication strategies to achieve understanding of the SSIP and support state goals.