An Action Plan for Successful Intervention Implementation and Integration into Daily Practices in K-12 Schools

An Action Plan for Successful Intervention Implementation and Integration into Daily Practices in K-12 Schools. Cheri-Ann Taylor, 2024: Strategic Research Project, Nova Southeastern University, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. Keywords: Collaborative planning process, data literacy, MTSS, school leadership training, data literacy, teacher efficacy, educator professional development, data training, and data-based decision-making The purpose of the Strategic Research Project was to emphasize the necessity of a robust policy framework that ensures accountability and quality in district training programs, particularly concerning intervention implementation. The problem to be addressed in Clayton County Public Schools is properly using faculty collaboration to strengthen the provision of intervention programs and support implementation. The solution for this challenge is data-based decision-making, which was selected for its minimal implementation barriers. To address this, the strategy involves comprehensive data training. Ensuring staff members understand the rationale behind professional development and training is crucial for their success. The action plan has five objectives: defining the objective and scope, developing training material, executing the training, evaluating the training data, and optimizing the training. The Strategic Research Project also offers recommendations for improving the implementation of training programs within school settings. One recommendation is to ensure a smoother adoption of new training programs; the process should include regular progress evaluations and layered implementation with progress checkpoints. Establishing a feedback mechanism that allows for real-time input from staff about the training and intervention processes is also recommended. By integrating these recommendations, the Strategic Research Project aims to create a more effective and responsive approach to intervention implementation within the organization.