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).
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
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
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
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Exceptional Children Teachers: Supporting Students, Families and Each Other During COVID-19 Restrictions
Staff from the Exceptional Children department in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools convened a group of their teachers in Spring 2020 to share their perspectives and ideas. This advisory group… Read More
By Heather Earnhardt, Daphyne Brown, Thomas Gough, Kendra Gluck
How Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Use Communication and Collaboration to Support Special Educators and Families During COVID-19
In this Voices From the Field piece, the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) talks with Laura Hamby and Ann Jolly from the Exceptional Children department in Charlotte-Mecklenburg… Read More
By Laura Hamby, Ann Jolly
How Washington State’s Teacher of the Year Is Supporting Expressive and Receptive Communication for Students at Home
In this Voices From the Field piece, the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) talks with Amy Campbell. Mrs. Campbell has been teaching special education for 12 years in the Camas School… Read More
By Amy Campbell
What is the Endrew F. decision and how does it impact writing a student's IEP?
In this video, Drs. Mitch Yell and Tessie Bailey share information about the 2017 Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. They highlight implications for… Read More
By Mitchell Yell, Tessie Bailey