Monitoring Students’ Academic and Positive Behavioral Progress Towards

Graduation

David R. Johnson, Ph.D.Eileen A. Klemm, M.A.

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• Overview of the Check & Connect (C&C) Model• C&C within PBIS Implementation • Tools for Exploring Contextual Fit and

Identifying Students• Tools for Supporting Implementation• Questions & Answers

Agenda

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Overview of Check & Connect Model

Student EngagementEvidence-based InterventionFour Core ComponentsIntroduction to Fidelity Measures

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Multidimensional Construct of Student Engagement

Academic Cognitive

AffectiveBehavioral

Observable Engagement

Internal Engagement

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• Structured mentoring intervention• Promotes student

engagement»At school»With learning

• Focus on school completion

Check & Connect Model

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Check & Connect has met the evidence standards of the What Works Clearinghouse (2006, 2015): http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/»C&C is the only dropout prevention intervention

to show positive effects for staying in school

Evidence-Based Intervention

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Check & Connect Core Components

Fidelity of Implementation

Mentor

Check Connect

Family Engagement

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• Check & Connect core components and elements self-assessment• Check & Connect Monthly Fidelity Survey

Measuring Fidelity of Implementation

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Core Components and Elements Self-Assessment

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Monthly Fidelity Survey

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PBIS Implementation

How Check & Connect Fits within a PBIS StructureExamples of Statewide Implementations

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C&C within an MTSS or PBIS Structure

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

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Tier 2 Interventions

Check & Connect• Improves attendance, behavior,

and/or grades

• Long-term (1-2 years)

• Mentor

• Weekly monitoring form

• Based on relationship building through ongoing connections

• Family engagement

• Problem-solving and capacity building

Check-in/Check-out• Improves mild-moderate

problem behavior

• Short-term (2-4 months)

• Staff person

• Daily point report

• Based on immediate feedback and positive reinforcement

• Family participation

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Levels of “Connect” Interventions

Intensive Intervention (Tier 3) Supplemental for Check & Connect students showing high risk

Basic Intervention (Tier 2)Weekly for all Check & Connect students

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Check & Connect as a Tier 2 or a Tier 3 Intervention

Basic Intervention

Intensive Intervention

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Statewide C&C Train-the-Trainer Models

PBIS focus in two states:• Iowa Department of Education (March 2014)» Tier 2 (high/orange) Intervention within PBIS

• Missouri Department of Education (October 2016)» PBIS and Dropout Prevention

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Stepping Up Implementation Technology

Systematic Supports for Promoting Graduation (SSPG)

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• Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (2017-2022)• Develop, pilot, and disseminate web-based

tools that support an evidenced-based intervention and a validated assessment»Check & Connect Intervention»Student Engagement Instrument (SEI)

Systematic Supports for Promoting Graduation (SSPG)

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Web-Based Tools

Exploring Contextual• Readiness Tool for Implementing Check &

ConnectIdentifying Students and Focusing Interventions• Engage SEI (online version of the Student

Engagement Instrument)

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• Adapted from the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) Hexagon Tool»Part 1: Program Indicators»Part 2: Implementation Site Indicators

• Check & Connect national team addressed program indicators in Part 1»Evidence»Usability»Supports

Check & Connect Readiness Tool

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• Identify your leadership team• Review hexagon structure (page 2)• Review Part 1: Program Indicators (pages 3-8)• Complete as a team, Part 2: Implementing Site

Indicators (pages 9-13)»Need»Fit »Capacity to Implement

Using the C&C Readiness Tool

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• Rate on a 1-5 scale your readiness for each implementing site indicator»Need»Fit »Capacity to Implement

• Summarize your findings• Create and action plan for your site’s next steps

Results of the C&C Readiness Tool

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Engage SEI• Measures affective and cognitive engagement• Delivered via an online platform• Early warning signs of disengagement/dropout• Data to develop personalized interventionsUtilized by• MTSS teams• Professionals serving students in grades 6-12

Online Student Engagement Instrument

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Web-based Tools

Supporting Implementation

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• The Check & Connect App• Online Support Module(s)• The Mentor Practice Profile

Tools to Support C&C Implementation

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• Check & Connect App website» Information on public webinars»Preview the App (slideshow)» Introducing the New C&C App (YouTube video)

• Onboarding Video: Adding Check Data• Onboarding Video: Adding Connect Data

The Check & Connect App

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The Mentor Practice Profile

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• Using ”Check” Data»Using "Check" Data online module

• Selecting ”Connect” Interventions» In development

• Using the Mentor Practice Profile to Guide Implementation» In development

Online Support Modules

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•David R. Johnson»johns006@umn.edu

• Eileen A. Klemm»klem0027@umn.edu

THANK-YOU!