Archived Resources

This state presentation describes Michigan's SIMR, Theory of Action, and approach to implementation.

This state presentation describes Louisiana's SIMR, Theory of Action, and approach to implementation.

This state presentation describes Kentucky's SIMR, Theory of Action, and approach to implementation.

The presentation provides an overview of data concerns that states should consider when measuring growth and impact in SIMR areas targeting subgroups (e.g., students with limited English proficiency or a specific disability category). Topics explored include sample size, use of achievement tests or alternative measures, and test validity and sensitivity.

The presentation provides guidance on the importance of planning for data collection and analysis and documenting findings and decisions to facilitate reporting. Information also focuses on essential elements in planning and documenting data collection and analysis and how to maximize the efficiency and utility of state efforts to use data to make mid-course corrections to collection or analysis plans. Helpful handouts are included.

The presentation offers guidance on integrating implementation efforts across and within agencies, which promotes and supports efficient cross-sector work, resulting in less duplication of effort, a more sustainable system, and increased capability across the system. This information focuses on how states and local programs can use the SISEP Initiative Tool to achieve this integration. Helpful handouts are included.

The presentation provides an overview of how states have improved results for infants, toddlers, and students through coordinated processes and planning at the state and local levels. Strategies include leveraging resources, considering related initiatives to support the SIMR, and communication protocols.