Rebuilding Student Supports into a
Comprehensive System for Addressing
Barriers to Learning and Teaching

Toolkit

Rebuilding student supports requires guides, materials, tools and other resources. Such resources also can help to deepen learning about the substance and processes of the work to be done.

This toolkit is in its first stages of development; it will continue to evolve. We have grouped the tools in an order that roughly approximates moving from creating readiness, through initial implementation, to sustaining and scaling-up.

As with any set of tools, select a specific tool to fit the task at hand.

CONTENTS

Section A Concept Presentations and Q & A Talking Points A set of brief documents clarifying the imperative for rebuilding and providing a big picture for policy makers, administrators, and other stakeholders. These include: Brief Overviews Brochures from Districts and State Departments Introducing the Idea of Developing a Comprehensive System of Learning Supports to a New Superintendent or to One Who May Be Ready to Move Forward Q & A Talking Points Powerpoints, Webinars, and Handouts Examples of Policy Statement/Legislation Content for Preparing a Prospectus/Proposal for Moving Forward Example of Funding Stream Integration Lists of Related Policy and Practice Analyses Major Center Works Detailing System Development Where's it Happening?

Section B Initial and Ongoing Planning of the Rebuilding Examples of state and District Design Documents An Example of a Strategic Planning Guide A Set of Aids For Design Teams Guidance Notes for Designing a Comprehensive System of Learning Supports and Strategically Planning its ImplementationAn Example of a Strategic Planning Guide Reframing Intervention Reworking Infrastructure Expanding the Accountability Framework for Schools Capacity Building Powerpoints, Webinars, and Handouts

Section C Phasing in a New System Planning Phase-in Ongoing Capacity Building Powerpoints, Webinars, and Handouts

Section D Addressing the Problems of Systemic Change Tool for Assessing Readiness for Systemic Change Systemic Change for School Improvement Change Agent Mechanisms for School Improvement: Infrastructure not Individuals Sustaining and Scale-up: It's About Systemic Change Guide to Rethinking a School Board's Committee Structure to Focus on Rebuilding Supports for Learning Quick Find: Systemic Change and the Diffusion of Innovation in Schools (the Implementation Problem) Powerpoints, Webinars, and Handouts

Section E On-line Clearinghouse Resources QUICK FIND: A topical set of resources that is readily accessed through a menu (direct website addresses are provided). The menu of over 130 specific Quick Finds covers topics related to disaster response, classroom management, motivation (including engagement and re-engagement in classroom learning), social and emotional development, and much more. Some of the Quick Finds provide links directly to staff/stakeholder development and training aids and tutorials and continuing education modules. (go to section E)

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