Learning is happening all around us.
As we continue hosting and facilitating what we included on the 20-21 NDMTSS training calendar, we want to make sure we are communicating back the results we're seeing. This issue will provide a bit more insight into what participants can expect to gain by engaging in NDMTSS as well as participant feedback on their knowledge/skill growth as well as how they can put their learnings into practice.
Data says a lot - we all know that - and we want to take a moment to share some with you!
Below you'll see two training recaps: Foundations of Reading Instruction & Intervention and Technical Adequacy Tool for Evaluation & an update from CASEL on its definition of SEL, framework, and competencies.
June 8, 9, 10 - 2021
Save the date and watch for more info coming.
Take a peek at what training has been held this year!
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Impact of Foundations of Reading on Instruction, Intervention & Assessment |
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The NDMTSS team developed and launched the Foundations of Reading Instruction & Intervention professional learning series in 2020 to provide K-5 educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to address a variety of students’ needs in reading.
The three-part series pivoted from its original in-person format to be delivered virtually beginning in November 2020 with a session focused all on Instruction. The group came back together again in mid-December to dive into Assessment and then completed the series with a final session on Intervention at the beginning of February 2021!
Looking at changes in participants’ knowledge regarding the 5 big areas of reading and assessments, the training was very effective at increasing participants’ knowledge for each. Prior to the training, less than 50% of participants indicated being at least “mostly understanding” regarding the 5 big areas of reading, the role of assessments in continuous improvement, and the purposes of assessments. After the training, each increased to over 90%, with participants having the strongest understanding of the 5 big areas of reading.
Over ALL three sessions 100% of participants noting they would recommend this training to a colleague with multiple noting they wish their entire building/staff could have participated!
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“I thought it was very beneficial because it ties everything together and it is doable and practical. Looking at what we have and what we are doing or not doing to match with the students' needs.”
Instructional Coach
Jamestown Elementary School
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"The training was overall extremely beneficial and really got me thinking about how to best implement effective reading strategies in my classroom."
Elementary Teacher
Bowbells Public School
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“I think we have a better understanding of what we need to add to our assessment plan to help teachers identify instructional interventions to be used with different students.”
Anonymous Comment
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"I feel I have a better understanding of how often and who the screeners should be given to assess individual student skills."
Anonymous Comment
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“The training is so valuable. It dives deep into all areas of intervention I need to work on as I continue with the students in Title I reading, as well as supporting teachers if they have questions on kids as we look at data each benchmark.”
Special Education Teacher
Stanley Elementary Teacher
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TATE Training Provides Educators with Knowledge & Skills to Identify Improvement Areas of FBAs & BIPs |
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What is the TATE?
The Technical Adequacy Tool for Evaluation (or more commonly referred to as the TATE) was developed to measure the technical adequacy (quality) of completed FBAs (Functional Behavior Assessments) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans).
The TATE can provide scores and patterns that help identify specific FBA/BIP areas needing improvement.
NDMTSS offered two opportunities to engage in the TATE training (July/August 2020 and January 2021) and connected with 31 individuals from multiple districts/schools and special education units across the state. Educators ranged from special education coordinators, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, board-certified behavior analysts, and special education teachers!
Take a peek at the full article to see participant increase in:
- Participant knowledge of 18 essential components
- Understanding of how to use the TATE
- Comfortability using the TATE
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CASEL Updates Framework, Definition, Competencies, and creates a Theory of Action |
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In our efforts to keep you up-to-date let’s take a moment to revisit CASEL’s SEL framework. We’ve seen this before. A LOT. However, there were some revisions released in October 2020,
"SEL the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions."
Additionally, the framework and five competencies have also seen some changes including the outer ring in the CASEL SEL Wheel you see here to include "Communities" and the next inner ring changed from "Home & Communities" to "Families and Caregivers."
The CASEL 5 or five competencies of SEL were also updated to add a more elaborate definition of each competency as well as associated skills/indicators. To take a deeper look at these changes PLUS get a view of the CASEL Theory of Action and read a quote directly from CASEL's CEO about these changes, please read the full article!
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The Conference Planning Committee is interested in hearing from YOU!
Take a moment to share your insight and submit ideas on format, topics, presenters, etc.
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Special Education Literacy Resource Available |
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“On the 5’s” provides brain breaks to help youth calm, focus, and engage in learning. For some youth, self-regulation and social emotional skills can be very difficult to master. This resource guide can help adults and children interact through calming activities that can be done in 5 minutes or less.
“On the 5’s” is made possible through the North Dakota Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant for children ages birth through grade 12. Please feel free to distribute this resource to anyone who helps your child: family, friends, daycares, coaches, teachers, etc.
For more information about the free resource guide as well as training opportunities, please call the Office of Special Education at 701-328-2277.
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Jennifer Glasheen
South East Education Cooperative
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Lyndsi Engstrom
Central Regional Education Association
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