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).
A District Leader’s Experiences and Insights Into Implementing DBI
This video features reflections from Bill Rasplica, the former executive director of Franklin Pierce Schools, about his experiences implementing DBI, lessons learned, and recommendations for other… Read More
By Bill Rasplica
Sustaining DBI Implementation in New York City
This audio story shares New York City's DBI implementation approach, successes, and lessons learned about sustainability
By Jason Borges, Meghan Duffy
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
Providing Virtual Professional Learning on DBI in Colorado
In this Voices from the Field video, Dr. Jason Harlacher and Veronica Fielder share CDE’s process for developing virtual learning modules on DBI and their strategies for ensuring the modules are… Read More
By Jason Harlacher, Ph.D., Veronica Fielder
Developing Future Leaders in Intensive Intervention: A Spotlight on the National Center for Leadership in Intensive Intervention
In this Voices from the Field piece, we talk to Dr. Chrissy Brown, a recent National Center for Leadership in Intensive Intervention (NCLII) scholar. Dr.… Read More
By Christerralyn (Chrissy) Brown
Shifting Large-Scale Professional Learning to a Virtual Setting: Lessons Learned From the Washington State MTSS [Multi-Tiered System of Supports] Fest
In this Voices From the Field piece, the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) talks with Justyn Poulos, director of MTSS at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Education (OSPI),… Read More
By Justyn Poulos
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
How can DBI help special educators improve outcomes for students with disabilities?
In this video, Amy McKenna, a special educator in Bristol Warren Regional School District shares her experience with data-based individualization (DBI). Amy discusses how she learned about DBI, the… Read More
By Amy McKenna, Special Educator