Voices from The Field
This section spotlights experiences and lessons learned from those implementing intensive intervention in schools, districts, states, and teacher preparation programs as well as new research related to intensive intervention and data-based individualization (DBI).
Supporting Michigan Learners Toward Excellence in Reading
This video from the REL Midwest features Michigan educators discussing how districts can accelerate reading growth for young learners. Educators and leaders from Chippewa Hills School District,… Read More
By REL Midwest
A District Leader’s Experiences and Insights Into Implementing DBI
This video features reflections from Bill Rasplica, the former executive director of Franklin Pierce Schools, about his experiences implementing DBI, lessons learned, and recommendations for other… Read More
By Bill Rasplica
Sustaining DBI Implementation in New York City
After initial data-based individualization (DBI) implementation, schools and districts need to own the work and deliver ongoing support, including supports for new teachers within existing budgets… Read More
By Jason Borges, Meghan Duffy
NCII 10 Year Celebration! Day 3 Panel and Q&A
In this Voices from the Field post, we archive the presentations from day 3 of the NCII 10-year celebration of the implementation of intensive intervention. On this day, panelists shared stories… Read More
By Sarah Powell, Erica Lembke, Leanne Ketterlin Geller, Robin Madison, Elsa Iglesias, Keri Jenkins, Thom Jones
NCII 10 Year Celebration! Day 2 Panel and Q&A
In this Voices from the Field post, we archive the presentations from day 2 of the NCII 10-year celebration of the implementation of intensive intervention. On this day, panelists shared stories… Read More
By Mary Little, Dena Slanda, Cynthia Pearl, Sam Gesel, Bill Rasplica, Brad Thorud, Adrea Truckenmiller, Nicole Bucka
NCII 10 Year Celebration! Day 1 Panel and Q&A
In this Voices from the Field post, we archive the presentations from day 1 of the NCII 10-year celebration of the implementation of intensive intervention. On this day, panelists shared stories… Read More
By Jason Borges, Meghan Duffy, Leslie Anderson, Thom Jones, Rondalyn Pinckney, Kim St. Martin, Meagan Walsh, Kim Rice
Using the NCII Tools Charts to Help Prepare Students in Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
In this Voices from the Field video, Jill Pentimoni, Ph.D. from NCII and the University of Notre Dame and Jade Wexler, Ph.D. from the University of Maryland discuss how they used the tools charts in… Read More
By Jill Pentimonti, Ph.D., Jade Wexler, Ph.D.
Providing Virtual Professional Learning on DBI in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working closely with NCII to align and scale up use of data-based individualization (DBI) across the state. One of the strategies CDE has used is… Read More
By Jason Harlacher, Ph.D., Veronica Fielder
Successful Strategies for Implementing Data-Based Individualization: Insights from ESC 15 in Texas
This three-part Voices from the Field video series profiles how Education Service Center (ESC) 15 in Texas approached implementing the DBI process in San Saba Independent School District (ISD). In… Read More
By Dedra Carter, Valerie Moos, Jenna McSherry
Developing Future Leaders in Intensive Intervention: A Spotlight on the National Center for Leadership in Intensive Intervention
In this Voices from the Field piece, we talk to Dr. Chrissy Brown, a recent National Center for Leadership in Intensive Intervention (NCLII) scholar. Dr. Brown discusses the NCLII program and how it … Read More
By Christerralyn (Chrissy) Brown