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Quiet Roads Active MindsVermonts Preliminary Integration of MTSS for 3 -5 year olds.

Vermonts Demographics

Population estimate 2011 626,431Persons under 5 years of age 5.0%High school graduates, percentage of persons 25+ 2006 -2010 90.6%Homeownership rate 2006 2010 71.4%Per capita money income in past 12 months (2010 dollars) 2006 -2010 - $27,478Child population 2008 2010 20.9%Children in poverty 2008 -2010 18,550Students enrolled in free and reduced lunch price school meals program 2011 2012 40.7%Children benefiting from Dr. Dynosaur and Medicaid 2008 2010 43.9%Was most rural state until 2010 when Maine and Vermont changed places. We do not have a Wal-Mart. Montpelier is the only state capital with no McDonalds. Burlington is our largest city by far with just over 40,00 people. Montpelier at less than 8,000 people is the least populated state capital.2Statewide Initiative to build Tier I capacity

To ensure a high quality universal environment in early care and education settings two national models are being implemented:Pyramid Model for promoting social-emotional competence of young children (CSEFEL)Use of evidence based practices to support early language and literacy learning of young children (CELL)To date, Vermont has focused its efforts on ensuring that the universal tier that is accessed by all children in early childhood settings is high quality.3The Beginning

*In 2008 Vermont received TA grants from CSEFEL and CELL allowing for a state model Foundations for Early Learning (FEL) to be created.Additional funding from SPDG, 619 (IDEA), and Early Intervention (PartC)Train the trainer model has produced trainers and coaches who become FEL champions throughout the stateThe effectiveness of this model has been recognized by the VT Department of Education Leadership Team who has supported its continuationBy collaborating with these two models Vermont was able to address the universal tier with a focus on social emotional development and early literacy. The initiatives by Early Childhood were recognized as part of the system that encompassed school age and beyond.4

Few childrenChildren at-riskAll Children5With the CSEFEL model as a foundation Vermont has moved towards broader thinking in terms of tiered framework or pyramid model This includesTiered framework supports system of quality care for all childrenIt s a good base from which to launch any quality early childhood curriculum. Provides that foundation of high quality environments and supportive relationships necessary to support and realize success in using evidenced based practiceModel which guides us in realizing different levels of involvement necessary in supporting and meeting childrens individual needs

5Not Milking Sugaring the SystemVermonts initiatives at each level of the pyramid focus on the implementation of scientifically research based practices that work for young children. Awareness of these practices informs initiatives statewide.

Pyramid Framework is inclusive of other state initiatives..Foundations For Early LearningInclusive Other initiatives and for All Children. FEL provides the foundation of nurturing relationships and supportive environments for any EBPHave state team identify state initiatives and identify where they might go. 7Road to SustainabilityVermonts state plan across programs and communities

The Road to Sustainability(across Programs and Communities) and Implementation Fidelity Hypothetical phases may take more

Hovering between Phase I and 2. Thinking about our Outcomes some have been achieved ., some partially .., and there may be additional outcomes needed as we revise our vision and goals based on lessons learned

Building capacity for ongoing T/TA to ensuring fidelity of implementation/reliability checksEvidenced Based decision making on every level .

What systems will phase 3 include - 9North Country Supervisory UnionDemographicsNorth Country Supervisory Union /Northeast Kingdom: Largest geographic area for a district; sixty miles west to east 32 people per square mile compared to 68 for the state average 53% free and reduced lunch compared to VT states 40.7% 80% Medicaid eligible compared to VT states 43% Highest unemployment rate for Vermont at 9.8% averaging 2 % higher than the state About 50% of three to five year olds receive no formal preschool educationWWW.NVDA-StrategicIndustries_Report_June_2011 ; http://datacenter.kidscount.org

North Country Supervisory UnionVermonts Public Preschool MTSS Pilot Site

NCSU ECP (West Side)8 miles8 milesCreative Minds Daycare7 milesNCSU ECP (Newport)6 milesNewport Head Start (partner)NCSU ECP/Derby ADM (Derby)Derby Head Start6 milesHolland School (ADM)7 milesBrighton School (ADM)Brighton Head Start25 milesCharleston School (ADM)15 milesFocusing on both sides of the coin Multi-Tiered Approach

Systems development

Implementation of Practice

Progress and SustainabilityCreating systems and functional practicesMTSS(RTI) Support Mapping System

Implementation of Instruction

Who will provide small group instruction?

Duration / frequency?

Domain specific sessions?

What screening and assessment tools to assess Tier I & Tier II ?Pilot Site SustainabilityState (Vermont DOE) Support Funding through the SPDG Commitment to partnershipDistrict support District-wide goals Capacity building with coaches Designated data days Role of retired teachersAdministrative support Scheduling Committing resources Prioritizing current funding streams and exploring new sources

Vermonts vision for continued progress

Continue to build statewide capacity to provide ongoing support for the universal tier As pilot sites demonstrate fidelity at the universal level support a multi-tiered system of supports that includes screening and instruction at tiers two and three Focus on ensuring that all initiatives fit in the pyramid model

Develop a common vocabulary and articulation of MTSS systems in order to ensure successful transitions to kindergartenBridges to SuccessComing together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford

ImagineJohn LennonJohn LennonImagine (Remastered)1986-01-01T00:00:00Zslanouecp@myfairpoint.net Digital Remaster (P) 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd2009-12-24 14:23:31RTI Support Mapping SystemImplementation CoachClassroom TeacherJean HaighRichard Hill

Classroom TeacherSocial Emotional Coach Becky Reis-AshRTIKate RogersCore RTITeamCoordinatorClassroom Teacher334-5704Roy Steuwe Denise GrahnLiteracy Coach roysteuwe49@aol.com Janet LarsonClassroom TeacherPam Kennedy Brenda Windhausenpkennedy@northcountryschools.org Shelly Lanou slanou@northcountryschools.org Classroom TeacherAmy Lanoue Elizabeth Lambertalanoue@northcountryschools.org Sarah Fournier sfournier@northcountryschools.org Jessica Juddjjudd@northcountryschools.org Updated on 1/13/12