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Use of implementation science is critical in planning and implementing systemic improvement. This information explores how to operationalize the components of implementation science and how to select, implement, and scale-up chosen evidence-based practices. Helpful handouts are included.

The presentation focuses on experiences of State Part B teams in analyzing data, selecting their SIMR, and completing their SSIP. Guiding questions help states connect Phase I and Phase II planning.

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.

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.

This presentation provides guidance on the evaluation of SSIP by differentiating between evaluating implementation and impact and reviews possible measures of progress toward achieving the SIMR. Participants discussed and provided input into development of an IDC white paper on the topic. Currently, the white paper 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 handout already posted for this session.

The information provides guidance on developing an evaluation plan by differentiating implementation and impact. Topics addressed include translating theory of action into specific evaluation questions and possible formative and summative measures for evaluation. Helpful handouts are included.

The presentation provides practical suggestions and guidance to help states with their SSIP evaluation work. States can learn about the process for and roles involved in evaluating their SSIPs and several components involved in planning their SSIP evaluation. A helpful handout is included.