Implementation Science for Educators Podcast (Implementation Reflections)

Implementation Science for Educators Podcast

Have you ever wondered why a new program or practice never seemed to achieve the outcomes your team had hoped for? What was missing? Resources? Training? Support? Join the team from SISEP (State Implementation and Scale-Up of Evidenced-based Practices) each week for a quick Implementation Science tip to get you back on track!

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Implementation Science for Educators Podcast:  Implementation Reflections

Reflections from Kentucky, Colorado, and the San Diego County Department of Education

Dr. Angela Preston joins us again from the North Carolina Department of Education as our guest host this week.  She will be interviewing Veronica Sullivan from the Kentucky Department of Education, Todd Langager from the San Diego County Department of Education, and Jennifer Gonzales from the Colorado Department of Education.  Each interview shares insights, stories, and reflections on their journey through implementation.

Reflections from Michigan

In this week’s podcast, we have two separate interviews.  Our first interview is with Dr. Kim St. Martin, Assistant Director of the MI MTSS Technical Assistance Center, and Dr. Steve Goodman, Director of the MI MTSS Technical Assistance Center.  The second interview is with the State Transformation Specialists from the Michigan Department of Education, Elizabeth Newell, and Arminda Westra.  Both interviews will reflect on our guests’ challenges and celebrations with implementation science.

Reflections from Minnesota, OSEP, and the Center on PBIS

From Colorado to Michigan, Minnesota, and Kentucky, listen to the reflections and advice on states who have been heavily involved with implementation science for several years. In this episode, we have a star-studded guest list! Dr. Angela Preston from the North Carolina Department of Education joins me as co-host. We interviewed Ellen Nacik and Garret Petrie from the Minnesota Department of Education, Dr. Kent McIntosh from the Center on PBIS, and Dr. Jennifer Coffey from the Office of Special Education Programs. We dive into successes, challenges, and advice in implementation.

Michigan Celebrates Busting through Barriers

Elizabeth Newell, State Transformation Assistant Administrator for the Michigan Department of Education, explains some initial barriers they faced with implementation science.  She goes on to explain solving those challenges actually resulted in the work she is most proud of.

Experiences from the Kentucky Department of Education

For today’s 5-minute tip, Amanda Waldroup, Assistant Director, Division of IDEA Implementation and Preschool for the Kentucky Department of Education, provides some of the team’s experiences when focusing on mathematics.

Advice from Colorado