Systems Consultation and Change in Schools: Integrating Implementation Science into Practice

Description

This book explores the ways in which systems (organizational) consultation may be applied to school roles and functions as part of an overall systems change process. Using an implementation science framework grounded in systems/organizational consultation research, the volume details how school reform or improvement may be facilitated. School-based case studies illustrate the application of implementation science to systems change efforts in schools and districts across the United States. Each case study describes the implementation science steps taken to deliver a school-based innovation at the systems level. The book discusses implementation science theory combined with real-world examples of its use in planning for, implementing, and engaging in ongoing evaluation of a systems change effort. Key areas of coverage include:Implementation science in educational settings.Key stakeholder roles in school-based systems change.Implementing and evaluating systems change in schools.Teacher-student mediation to reduce conflict and ensure effective school discipline and behavior practices.District-level processes and supports for English Language Learners.Mental health screening and social-emotional well-being of students. Systems Consultation and Change in Schools is an essential resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as scientist-practitioners, school-based practitioners, and clinicians across such disciplines as school administration and leadership, school and clinical child psychology, social work, public health, teaching and teacher education, educational policy and practice, and all interrelated fields. Contents Chapter 1: Systems/Organizational Consultation: Defining Features Systems/Organizational Consultation: Defining Features Defining Features of Systems/Organizational Consultation Systems/Organizational Consultation and Thinking Perspectives: A Long History Why Is Thoughtful Systems Change/Organizational Consultation Important in Schools Today? Connection of Systems Change Theory/Organizational Consultation to Implementation Science Research to Practice Gap References Chapter 2: Implementation Science: Foundations and Applied Practice in Educational Settings Implementation Science: Foundations and Applied Practice in Educational Settings An Introduction to Implementation Science Implementation Science and Systemic Change in Education Defining the Factors of High-Quality Implementation Usable Innovations Implementation Drivers Implementation Stages Implementation Teams Improvement Cycles Implementation in Practice to Support Systems Change: Lessons from the Field Usable Innovation Implementation Teams Implementation Drivers and Improvement Cycles Implementation Stages Conclusion References Chapter 3: Roles of School Professionals and Stakeholders in Systems Change Roles of School Professionals and Stakeholders in Systems Change Application of Implementation Science Identifying, Selecting, and Developing School Staff Key Educator Roles in Systems Change Teachers Teacher Leaders/Coaches Specialized Instructional Support Personnel School Board Members Students Administrators Teaming to Support Implementation Case Illustration: Engaging Staff and Stakeholders for Systems Change References Chapter 4: Connecting Implementation Science and School-Based Initiatives: Considerations for Practice Connecting Implementation Science and School-Based Initiatives: Considerations for Practice School-Based Applications and Case Examples References Chapter 5: Schoolwide Application of Teacher-Student Mediation to Reduce Exclusionary Discipline Introduction Description of the School Impetus for the Change Mediation Teacher-Student Mediation Purpose of Teacher-Student Mediation Exploration and Installation Facilitators Barriers Buy-in from Key Stakeholders Initial Implementation Introducing Mediation to School Staff Tier II Implementation and Operation Teacher-Student Mediation Operation Full Implementation Evaluation Process Data Year One Year Two Year Three Summary Outcome Data Teacher Response Student Response Summary Sustainability and Innovation Challenges to Sustainability Innovation Implications for the Field References Chapter 6: District-Level Process and Procedure for Support of English-Language Learners Introduction Demographics of Community Exploration Facilitators Barriers Needs Assessment Stakeholders Program Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation Data-Based Decision Making Tier 1 Practices Tier 2 Practices Tier 3 Practices Sustainability Lessons Learned Implications for the Field Appendices Appendix A: Example of ELL Record Review Appendix B: Example of an MTSS 1 Page Checklist for ELLs References Chapter 7: Implementing Social-Emotional Health Screening and Scaling Up Evidence-Based Interventions: Lessons Learned in an Urban High School Implementing Social-Emotional Health Screening and Scaling Up Evidence-Based Interventions: Lessons Learned in an Urban High School Social-Emotional Health in Schools Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Implementation Science for School-Based Social-Emotional Health Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Model Case Study School Context and Demographics Exploration Phase Preparation Phase Implementation Phase Support Team Training Screening Implementation Tier 3 Implementation Tier 1 Implementation Family Engagement Sustainment/Continued Implementation Phase Continued Screening Implementation Continued Tier 3 Implementation Continued Tier 1 Implementation Continued Family Engagement Discussion Successes Challenges and Future Directions Conclusion Appendices Appendix A Passive Consent Form for Screening Appendix B Teacher Script for Classroom Screening References Chapter 8: Districtwide Implementation of Universal Design for Learning Introduction Context for Change The Need for Change Universal Design for Learning (UDL) BCSC’s Implementation and Change Process Explore (Pre-phase) Prepare (Phase 1) Integrate (Phase 2) Scale (Phase 3) Ongoing Optimization (Phase 4) Student Outcomes Conclusion References Chapter 9: District-Based Application: Strategic Planning for Continuous Improvement The Role of Implementation Science The Importance of Understanding Change Strategic Planning Basics Introductory Statement Background Statement Organizational Structure Foundational Statements Measurable Outcomes Evaluation Executive Summary Stakeholder Survey and Focus Groups (an Optional Section That May Be Referred to as an Appendix or Stand-Alone as a Section Within the Overall Plan) Deciding on the What and How Phases of Strategic Planning Step-by-Step Supports and Resources for Implementing Strategic Planning Introductory Activity Purpose Statement Exercise Core Values/Beliefs Exercise Vision Statement Exercise Mission Statement Exercise Priority Statements Exercise Survey or Focus Group Feedback Template Conclusion Appendices Appendix 1: Foundational Statements Survey Appendix 2: Priority Statements Survey References Index