Equitable Access Implementation Support

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Using the Implementation Playbook to Support Implementation of Equity PlansLynn HoldheideDeputy DirectorNovember 2015

The mission of the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders (GTL Center) is to foster the capacity of vibrant networks of practitioners, researchers, innovators, and experts to build and sustain a seamless system of support for great teachers and leaders for every school in every state in the nation.

Mission

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What We Know About Implementation

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1. Think of 1–2 examples of what contributed to a successful implementation of an initiative.

2. Think of 1–2 examples of what contributed to an unsuccessful implementation of an initiative.

3. Share with a partner next to you.

Successful Implementation: What’s Your Experience?

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What the Research Tells Us

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Planning

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Relationships

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Local Context

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Continuous Improvement

Plan

Do

Study

Act

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Communication

Supporting Equity Plan Implementation

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Implementation Planning Tool• Purpose: Provide examples of project management tools for

implementation planning and share guiding questions and tips for effective monitoring.

Communication Guidebook• Purpose: Provide guidance and examples of effective messaging and

communication vehicles that generate public and political will.

Creating Coherence Tool• Purpose: Provide guidance on aligning equity plans with other states’

strategic plans and initiatives.

GTL Center Resources Under Development: The Playbook

Implementation Monitoring Guide Purpose: Outline a process for monitoring strategy implementation,

stakeholder engagement, cost-effectiveness of strategies, and progress toward reducing equity gaps.

Local Education Agency (LEA) Implementation Guide Purpose: Provide guidance for state education agencies (SEAs) to

support LEAs in developing local equity plans and implementing strategies in the state equity plan.

GTL Center Resources Under Development

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Preview:Implementation Planning Tool

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Implementation Planning Tool• Guided planning for robust implementation• Highlights and quick tips • Prompts for state teams• Resources• Sample project planning tools

Using the Implementation Tool:Planning for Robust Implementation

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Step 1: Plan for community awareness.

Step 2: Identify a project leader and team.

Step 3. Assess current levels of implementation.

Step 4: Clarify leading indicators.

Step 5: Identify roles and create realistic timelines.

Step 6: Act on the plan and monitor progress.

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Step 1: Plan for community awareness.

Quick Tips• Identify the community stakeholders and

leaders.• Determine the current levels of community

readiness.• Craft a plan of action to increase the levels

of community readiness.

Resource Connections: Stages of Community Readiness tables in Implementation Tool Appendix, Communication Guide

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Stages of Community Readiness Activity1

For each stakeholder group or leader, where do they fall on the “stages of community readiness” scale?

The stages of community readiness come from Edwards et al. (2000) and are described in Fixsen et al. (2005).

1Source: Edwards, Jumper-Thurman, Plested, Oetting, and Swanson, 2000

Step 1: Plan for community awareness.

1• No Awareness: Leaders are unaware of a problem. The status quo is

considered acceptable.

2• Denial: Leaders do not think a local problem exists.

3• Vague Awareness: Some leaders and stakeholders feel a local problem

needs to be addressed.

4• Preplanning: Some leaders and stakeholders understand a problem exists

and begin to think about change.

5• Preparation: Some leaders and stakeholders engage in planning for

change.

6• Initiation: A new activity or program is started.

7• Stabilization: Leaders support the implementation of one or two activities or

programs.

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• Confirmation/Expansion: Activities and programs are implemented, and leaders and stakeholders support further program improvement or expansion.

9• Professionalization: Strong support exists for activities and programs from

leaders, well-trained program staff, and the community.

How aware of the Equity Plan are the various stakeholders in your region?

Poll

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Most stakeholders

in my region/district are not aware of this work.

(Levels 1–2)

There are some

stakeholders in

states/districts in my

region/district that are aware of this work.

(Level 3)

There are some

stakeholders that are

beginning to engage in the

work in my region/district.

(Levels 4–5)

Some or all states/districts in my region

have begun to implement the

Equity Plan work.

(Levels 6–7)

Some or all states/districts in my region are engaged in the work

and talking to others about

it.

(Levels 8–9)

I’m not sure.

OR

It varies significantly

by state/districts.

(N/A)

Directions: Select the answer choice that best describes your region. We will then share the aggregate results and reflect as a group.

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Questions? Comments?

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