California Scale Up MTSS Statewide (SUMS)

Purpose The fundamental purpose of the ISABS grant is to: scale up the development, alignment, and improvement of academic and behavioral supports in California through the use of an MTSS process and framework through funding appropriated by the state legislature for four years through 2020.Assembly Bill 104, Chapter 13, Section 57, Statues of 2015

MTSS Addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning in a fully integrated system of supports Integrated

Whole System Engagement

Outcomes Short-Term Outcomes: Increased or improved services provided for students in low-income households, youth in the foster care system, and English Learners (ELs) Developed strategies that effectively support student success in the least restrictive environment and foster greater inclusion Leveraged and coordinated multiple school and community resources Implemented multi-tiered, evidence-based, data-driven districtwide and schoolwide system of academic, behavioral and social-emotional support Outcomes 1-4 incorporated into LCAP Evidence: SWIFT Fidelity Integrity Assessment (FIA) District Capacity Assessment (DCA) District LCAP Qualitative Reports

Outcomes Long-Term Decreases in: Suspension and expulsion rates Discipline referrals Referrals to special education Chronic absenteeism Incidents of bullying or harassment Dropout rates Risk factors Increases/Improvements in: Pupil attendance Graduation rates Measures of student academic achievement School climate Average instructional minutes Average instructional time in integrated settings for students with IEPs, students social-emotional competence Protective factors

Timeline Scale-Up MTSS

Current Status

SUMS Trainer of Trainers Scale-Up Infrastructure

Current Status Building Regional Capacity & Knowledge Development Sites

Knowledge Development Site Self-Assessment KDS Selection Criteria We have a District Leadership Team (DLT) or a School Transformation Team (STT) Our DLT or STT members hold a commitment to equity-based inclusive educational reform Our DLT or STT is committed to using data Our DLT or SLT has a history of demonstrated commitment to collaborating with all stakeholder groups essential to building capacity for MTSS implementation success and sustainability

Next Steps February 2017: Cohort 1 RFA scheduled release April 2017: Award announcements

RFA Grant Opportunity Scale up MTSS Statewide (SUMS) Trainer of Trainer Model Grant for MTSS Focuses on three domains Behavior, Academics and SEL/MH Timeline Release February 15, 2017 Application Due March 31, 2017

Partner Award Amount Local Education Agencies $2,500 $25,000 Consortium of 2 or more Local Education Agencies $25,000 $50,000

Application Process 2 Phases Phase 1: Concept Paper Phase 2: Self Assessment FIA and Final Budget reviewed Scoring will be based on: Section I: Need Section 2: Objectives and Planned Approach Section 3: Budget Summary and Budget Narrative Section 4: Project Team

Successful applicants shall describe how they will : 1. Implement an integrated multi-tiered system of standards-based instruction, interventions, mental health, and academic and behavioral supports aligned with accessible instruction and curriculum using the principles of UDL, established in the state curriculum frameworks and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which are required to demonstrate how the services provided for low income pupils, foster youth, and English learners are increased or improved for these pupils (5 CCR 15496). 2. Provide strategies that support student success in the least restrictive environment and foster greater inclusion. 3. Leverage and coordinate multiple school and community resources. 4. Implement multi-tiered, evidence-based, data-driven districtwide and school-wide systems of academic and behavioral support. 5. Incorporate the types of practices, services, and efforts listed in numbers 1-4 into LEAs LCAPs.

Stage 1 Funding information distributed through the Region Leads and COEs RFP from LEAs solicited from OCDE Applicants prepare concept papers. Regional Leads and Trainers screen to: Gain insight on the technical assistance needs in their counties; and Stretch funds by determining if any needs can be met by existing services within their counties. Applications that indicate the need for more intensive, specialized, or long-term support advance to Stage 2.

Stage 2 Funding information distributed through the Region Leads and COEs RFP from LEAs solicited from OCDE Applicants complete SWIFT-FIA self assessment as a preliminary indication of their MTSS stage of implementation. Applicants indicate how SUMS is aligned with their LCAP goals and supported by matching LCAP funds. The State Leadership Team scores applications using a rubric for feasibility of completing the work within the allowed time frame and requested funding.

Timeline and Website RFA Release February 15, 2017 --apply online http://ocde.us/sums Webinar Feb 21, 2017 10:00 am--recorded and Archived Applications Due March 31, 2017 Scored April 2017 Initial Award announcement May 2017 Funds distributed July 1 2017 Training Series Fall 2017 -- Five 2 day workshops

MTSS Professional Learning Institute Q & A THANKS FOR LISTENING WE LL BE ANSWERING QUESTIONS NOW Coming July 26-27, 2017 Orange County, CA