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).
Building Educators’ Capacity to Partner with Families of Students with Intensive Needs
This video highlights strategies and resources to build the capacity of educators and families to engage in effective partnerships across all tiers of support, including for students with intensive… Read More
By Nicole Bucka
The Role of Professional Development in Supporting DBI Implementation
In this Voices from the Field post, Emma Shanahan reflects on her experiences with progress monitoring and data-based decision making as a teacher and shares findings from her recent research on DBI… Read More
By Emma Shanahan, Ph.D.
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
This audio story shares New York City's DBI implementation approach, successes, and lessons learned about sustainability
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
In this Voices from the Field video, Dr. Jason Harlacher and Veronica Fielder share CDE’s process for developing virtual learning modules on DBI and their strategies for ensuring the modules are… Read More
By Jason Harlacher, Ph.D., Veronica Fielder