Technical Assistance
Our Process
SISEP uses a differentiated three-tiered approach to support states in developing an infrastructure for the implementation and scaling of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for all students, especially for students with disabilities.
With the use of Implementation and Improvement Science practices and development of Implementation Specialist Core Competencies, SISEP:
- Ensures usability of EBPs
- Establishes linked teaming structures to form networks of educators and leaders
- Employs a “stage-based approach” to develop readiness and growth mindsets
- Analyzes data for continuous improvement through Plan Do Study Act cycles
- Co-designs and uses implementation supports within an aligned and coherent infrastructure
- Disseminates and advances learning in this field
The SISEP Center uses the science and practice of implementation and improvement sciences within our Technical Assistance (TA) activities to ensure sufficient attention is given to stabilization, sustainability, scaling, and efficiency.
Select an area below to learn more.
Program and Implementation Outcomes
Increased outcomes for students with disabilities and their families and caregivers, and all students.
Implementation and improvement practices are a lever for systemic change to support outcomes for students with disabilities and all students.
Universal TA
SISEP provides universal, general TA to all interested leaders, educators, and OSEP TA providers through disseminating its products and services, informed by the learnings gained through intensive and targeted TA efforts. Our Active Implementation Hub is our publicly available online learning platform to support learning and using tools and resources.
Request Support
SISEP provides technical assistance to state education agencies, their local agencies, and OSEP TA Providers. An exploration process determines the mutual fit of shared goals, readiness, resource allocation, and other factors. Information on our different services and supports is provided below. To request support or more information, please email sisep@unc.edu.
Targeted TA
The purpose of the SISEP communities of practice is to build deep networks of education personnel to share implementation knowledge, strategies, and resources. The aim is to facilitate a more coherent approach to transforming educational systems characterized by aligned implementation planning, cultivating collaboration and deepening learning through pedagogical partnerships, and accountability for outcomes for students with disabilities and all students.
Community of Practice Opportunities
Institutes of Higher Education and OSEP State Leadership Programs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
State Education Agency Implementation Exploration Series
To request more information, please email sisep_cop@unc.edu.
Intensive TA
SISEP works intensively with a small number of states to develop the State Education Agency’s (SEA’s) knowledge and skills in the use of implementation science to improve their implementation infrastructure for use of effective education practices. To ensure attention to local need and context, SISEP co-develops a plan for implementation capacity development with each SEA and their identified local partners around an identified need. Our intensive TA includes an identified SISEP State Liaison who provides regularly scheduled onsite professional learning and coaching, and virtual support for team development and implementation capacity efforts. In addition, our intensive TA partners participate in our annual Active States Forum for shared learning and networking around high leverage implementation problems.
Micro-Credentialing TA
To facilitate the development of competencies and skills within an implementation workforce, the Center will offer a Micro-credentialing Program. The basis of the Micro-credentialing Program is the competencies outlined within the Implementation Support Practitioner Practice Profile (ISP Profile) developed by NIRN and its collaborators (Metz et al., 2020)
Application Process
The application window for the Micro-credentialing Program varies. Please indicate your interest on this form in order to receive updates. You can also visit the online platform for information.