Implementation Science for Educators

Dr. Caryn S. Ward joins us this week to share the background and rationale behind the Implementation Support Practitioner Core Competencies.  We also discuss the guiding principles that Implementation Support Practitioners can build into their day-to-day work. 

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NIRN Virtual Event:

This week, we introduce two of NIRNs newest team members, Yolanda Perkins and Stephanie Kennedy.  Both are Implementation Specialists for the Effective Implementation Cohort (EIC).  They share the project's purpose, their work with service providers and districts to implement a High-Quality Middle-Level Math Curriculum, and lessons learned.  

For more information on EIC, visit:  eic.fpg.unc.edu

You will find all of the resources and tools on the site mentioned in the podcast!

The SISEP Center is excited to kick off season 2 of our podcast "Implementation Science for Educators."  Listen in to hear the highlights of the up-and-coming episodes!!

Kathleen Ryan Jackson joins us again as guest host to interview Mark Helton, Math Consultant, and Laura Smith, Educational Consultant, with the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative.  Their conversation goes into detail about how the regional agency supported the local school districts with utilizing the Hexagon Tool, what they learned from the process, and how they could improve services.

For more information, visit:

The Hexagon Tool

Co-Creation of Kentucky's Usable Innovation:  A How-To-Guide

Join us for this week's conversation with Amy Wassmann, Social-Emotional Learning Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education, and Dr. Rebecca Hasson, Associate Professor of Movement Science at the University of Michigan. Our two guests share how they have used implementation science to address the equity gaps in implementing the InPact at School program and how the Hexagon Tool was used as part of the selection process with local schools. This pair is passionate, and the conversation is inspirational! #practicethepause

SISEP February Blog: Hexagon Tool - Lessons Learned

Dr. Angela Preston joins us again from the North Carolina Department of Education as our guest host this week.  She will be interviewing Veronica Sullivan from the Kentucky Department of Education, Todd Langager from the San Diego County Department of Education, and Jennifer Gonzales from the Colorado Department of Education.  Each interview shares insights, stories, and reflections on their journey through implementation.

January SISEP Blog: Reflecting on Your Implementation Journey

To view the full interviews check out the SISEP YouTube Channel!

In this week's podcast, we have two separate interviews.  Our first interview is with Dr. Kim St. Martin, Assistant Director of the MI MTSS Technical Assistance Center, and Dr. Steve Goodman, Director of the MI MTSS Technical Assistance Center.  The second interview is with the State Transformation Specialists from the Michigan Department of Education, Elizabeth Newell, and Arminda Westra.  Both interviews will reflect on our guests' challenges and celebrations with implementation science.

Active Implementation Hub:  https://nirn.fpg.unc.edu/ai-hub

SISEP January Blog:  Reflecting on Your Implementation Journey

From Colorado to Michigan, Minnesota, and Kentucky, listen to the reflections and advice on states who have been heavily involved with implementation science for several years. In this episode, we have a star-studded guest list! Dr. Angela Preston from the North Carolina Department of Education joins me as co-host. We interviewed Ellen Nacik and Garret Petrie from the Minnesota Department of Education, Dr. Kent McIntosh from the Center on PBIS, and Dr. Jennifer Coffey from the Office of Special Education Programs. We dive into successes, challenges, and advice in implementation.

SISEP YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeezeG8cQFXQruAILL4ynoQ

SISEP January eNote: https://conta.cc/3zF19U3

SISEP January Blog: https://sisep.fpg.unc.edu/blog/reflecting-your-implementation-journey

This week we are sharing an interview with Elizabeth Newell, State Transformation Assistant Administrator with the Michigan Department of Education.  Liz provides detailed examples of how linked teams have benefited the implementation work of the department.  She also shares external and internal challenges and successes of teaming structures.

Effective Teams Blog:  sisep.fpg.unc.edu/sisep-blog

Active Implementation Hub:  nirn.fpg.unc.edu/ai-hub

This is our second installment in the conversation with Dr. Kim St. Martin, Assistant Director of the MITSS TA Center, and Dr. Caryn S. Ward, Director of NIRN.  The discussion continues with implementation teams and how they can ensure stakeholder and teacher voice and effective communication between linked teams.

For more information on building implementation teams visit the Active Implementation Hub:  nirn.fpg.unc.edu/ai-hub