Implementation Services
Char-Em ISD provides services grounded in implementation science and research to support evidence-based initiatives to improve both organizational and student outcomes. This work is led by the Regional Implementation Team which uses processes grounded in research to develop and continuously evaluate how our organization works together, both internally and with partner districts, to positively impact organizational and student outcomes. The goal is to ensure success for all students and staff supporting evidence-based initiatives, including multi-tiered systems of support. Implementation services are based on a foundation of consistency, collaboration, and effective communication that align with the ISD’s mission and vision.
ISD Initiatives Supporting Prioritized District Needs
The ISD supports several initiatives to help address systemic needs surfaced by our local school districts. The list below is intended to serve as a contact point for those interested in learning more.
Literacy
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 1
Target Learner: PreK-Grade 3
Contact: Mike Haynes, Director of Instructional Services
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 1, 2, 3
Target Learner: Birth-Age 5
Contact: Savanah Cool, Great Start Collaborative Director
Math
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 1
Target Audience: Teachers of Math Instruction
Contact: Ben Hicks, Director of Special Education
Social/Emotional/Behavioral
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 2, 3
Target Audience: School Crisis Team Key Personnel
Contact: Ben Hicks, Director of Special Education
Peer to Peer
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 2, 3
Target Learner: PreK-Grade 12+
Contact: Kelly Rogers, Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Pyramid Model/ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Plus (PBIS+)
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 1, 2, 3
Grade Level: PreK-Grade 12+
Pyramid Model Contact: Jill Haan Director of Early Childhood,
PBIS+ Contact: Kelly Rogers, Special Education Coordinator
Social Skills Improvement System (Screener)
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 1
Grade Level: K-Grade 12+
Contact: Alicia Schlehuber, Behavioral Health Coordinator
TRAILs SEL Curriculum
Learning Tiers Supported: Tier 1
Grade Level: K-Grade 12+
Contact: Alicia Schlehuber, Behavioral Health Coordinator
Systems
Adaptive Schools
Target Audience: All educators seeking to Professional Learning on building collaborative teams
Contact: Pam Ciganick, Professional Learning Coordinator
Target Audience: All Educators Seeking to Implement Strategic Data Review Processes
Contact: Julie Bergmann, Continuous Improvement Coordinator
District Infrastructure to Support MTSS
Target Audience: District Teams seeking to implement systems to support MTSS content areas district-wide.
Contact: Lauren Ringle, Director of Implementation
Target Audience: District Teams overseeing continuous improvement.
Contact: Julie Bergmann, Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Target Audience: Those seeking strategies when working with families.
Contact: Savanah Cool, Great Start Collaborative Director
Regional Implementation Team
The Regional Implementation Team is a committee that provides oversight to systems implementation.
Podcasts:
- Systems, Part 1
- Systems, Part 2
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- What is Implementation Science
- Promoting Systems Thinking: The Importance of Being Flexible and Responsive
- Promoting Systems Thinking: The Power of Teamwork
- Promoting Systems Thinking: Staying Connected with Your WHY
- Promoting Systems Thinking: One Step at a Time
Additional resources
AI Hub (Active Implementation Hub from National Implementation Research Network)
SISEP (State Implementation and Scaling-Up of Evidence-based Practices)
Multi-Level Prevention System | Center on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
MiMTSS
MTSS MDE
National Center on Intensive Intervention
PBIS.org
MICIP
