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www.cecweb.orgIntroduction 4ALIGNMENT 9CEC’s Change Model5AGREEMENTS24DIAGNOSTICS7TABLE OF CONTENTSServices6

At Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC), we arededicated to transforming educational systems andempowering learners to thrive. As a nonprofitconsulting agency, we specialize in solving complexproblems in educational environments throughcollaborative approaches and continuousimprovement practices.Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with schooldistricts, administrators, teachers, and communitiesto build internal capacity, create better outcomes,and reimagine the future of education. We offer arange of services designed to address the mostpressing challenges in implementing Multi-TieredSystems of Support (MTSS) and enhancing overalleducational experiences.Whether you're looking to refine existing systems orbuild new ones from the ground up, our customizedsolutions are tailored to meet your unique contextand needs. From academic support and behavioralinterventions to equity-focused initiatives, ourexpert team is committed to helping you achievelasting, positive change in your educationalenvironment.In this catalog, you'll find detailed information aboutour core services, collaborative networks, andresources designed to support your journey towardseducational excellence. Let's work together to turnyour ideas into action and create a brighter futurefor all learnersINTRODUCTIONwww.cecweb.org

CEC's Logic Model is a strategic framework designed to guide and evaluateeducational change initiatives. It serves as a visual representation of howCatalyst for Educational Change (CEC) aims to achieve its vision ofequitable, inclusive, and student-centered large-scale organizationalchange in education.CEC's Logic ModelAt Catalyst for EducationalChange (CEC), our work ismeticulously aligned withour Logic Model, ensuringthat every initiative andintervention we undertakeis purposefully designed tocreate meaningfulmeasurable outcomes thatimpact change in youreducational system.www.cecweb.org4

www.cecweb.orgSERVICESDiagnostic AssessmentsDIAGNOSTICSALIGNMENTImprovement PlanningShifting Instructional PracticesStrategic Curriculum RefinementHigh-Quality Instructional PracticesMulti-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)ServicesInclusive PracticesSpecial Education ServicesMultilingual ServicesLeadership CoachingSystem Culture TransformationFoundations for Healthy School CultureAGREEMENTS5

District Level Planning: District Leader Steering Team and StakeholderRepresentative Full TeamDistrict Department Planning: District Department LeadersSchool Level Planning: Building Leaders and StaffLeadership Team (Certified & Classified)Our comprehensive diagnostic assessments are afoundational step in your system's improvement journey.We utilize a multi-faceted approach, including dataanalysis, interviews, observations, and document reviews, toprovide a clear, system-wide view of strengths and areas forstrategic focus. These diagnostics foster sharedunderstanding and ownership of improvement prioritiesacross all stakeholder groups.DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostic Assessments DESCRIPTION: TARGET AUDIENCE: 6

a shared, data-informedunderstanding of the system'scurrent state.DEVELOPkey leverage points for systemic improvement.IDENTIFYareas for strategic action,ensuring alignment withoverall system goals.PRIORITIZEa baseline for measuring theimpact of change initiatives.ESTABLISHOUTCOMES:SERVICE SELECTIONS:Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Evaluate thealignment and effectiveness of curriculum, instructional,and assessment practices.Special Education: Review and recommend practices,programs, and service delivery for students with disabilities.Culture and Climate: Examine the reciprocal relationshipbetween established systems and structures, adultinterpersonal dynamics, and their combined effect on theschool environment.Multilingual Learners: Identify support systems forstudents with diverse linguistic backgrounds.MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support): Evaluate theeffectiveness of tiered support systems for students.www.cecweb.orgOur diagnostic assessmentsempower districts and schools to:OUTCOMES:7

ALIGNMENT Improvement PlanningThese services facilitate a collaborative, data-informedimprovement planning process that aligns with your system'sstrategic vision. We guide teams in developing clear,actionable plans with measurable outcomes, fostering aculture of continuous improvement and shared accountability.This process is designed to build internal capacity forsustainable change.DESCRIPTION: SERVICE SELECTIONS & TARGET AUDIENCES:Strategic Planning: Facilitates the development of amulti-year district Strategic Plan through a DistrictwideStakeholder Representative Group.Living the Plan: Empowers District and SchoolLeadership Teams with implementation, monitoring,and communication strategies to ensure plancoherency, consistency, and accountability.Data-informed Collaborative Teams: Equips Districtand School Teams with training and support toimplement improvement cycles with a variety of schoolteams, enabling them to identify and address criticalissues across the education system.Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and schoolleaders to monitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of improvement plans.www.cecweb.org8

www.cecweb.orgCreating system-alignedstrategic plans with clear goalsand measurable metrics.CREATINGBuilding internal capacity fordata-informed decision-makingand continuous improvement.BUILDINGImplementing plans with fidelity,and monitoring progress to ensurealignment with strategic goals.IMPLEMENTINGDeveloping empoweredteams that have ownership ofthe improvement process.DEVELOPINGOUTCOMES:OUTCOMES:Through collaborative, data-informed support,schools and districts achieve sustainableimprovement by:

Shifting Instructional PracticesStrategic Curriculum RefinementThese services build educator capacity to analyze, refine, andalign curriculum, instructional, and progress monitoringpractices with system-wide goals. We emphasize data-informed decision-making, ensuring that curriculum andinstruction are responsive to student needs and contribute tooverall system improvement.DESCRIPTION: TARGET AUDIENCE:Building or District LeadersTeacher Leaders Teacher Teams10

SERVICE SELECTIONS:Structured Literacy: Builds capacity on explicit,systematic foundational literacy instruction.K-3 Writing: Provides strategies for developing earlywriting skills.Standards Alignment: Provides analysis and refinementsupport for curriculum, instruction, and assessmentalignment with standards.Tracking Progress & Impact: Supports the analysis andrefinement of data-informed systems to track studentprogress and empowers educators to make real-timeinstructional adjustments for improved outcomes.Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and schoolleaders to monitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of improvement plans.www.cecweb.orgOUTCOMES: With our curriculum and assessment design support,schools and districts will achieve:11Increased educator capacity to analyze andrefine curriculum and assessment processesfor improved alignment and data utilization.Increased horizontal and vertical coherenceamong school staff, multiplying the impacton student learning and achieving higher student achievement.Refined curriculum and assessment systemsthat foster continuous improvement anddata-informed adaptation aligned with strategic goals.OUTCOMES:INCREASEDREFINEDCOHERENCE

HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICESThis service empowers educators to implement evidence-based instructional practDESCRIPTION: TARGET AUDIENCE:School or District LeadersTeacher Leaders and TeachersParaprofessionalsSERVICE TOPICSExplicit Instruction Strategic QuestioningStudent Engagement StrategiesDifferentiated LearningInclusionary PracticesSmall Group InstructionEnrichment & ExtensionData-Informed Shifts and Feedback Address specific needs with comprehensiveteaching strategies, maximizing studentlearning and teacher effectiveness:OPTIONAL: Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and school leaders to monitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of improvement plans.www.cecweb.org12SERVICE SELECTION:

12Through High-Quality Instructional Practices (HQIP)services, educators and schools will achieve:OUTCOMES: 13Effective implementation of high-leverage,evidence-based practices, enhancing overallteaching quality and student engagement.Increased horizontal and verticalcoherence among school staff, multiplyingthe impact on student learning andachieving higher student achievement.A collaborative, data-informed culture ofcontinuous improvement, fostering acommunity that values ongoing professionaldevelopment and student success.OUTCOMES:EFFECTIVEINCREASEDCOLLABORATIVE

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) ServicesOur MTSS services provide a comprehensive framework forbuilding a sustainable, system-wide approach to studentsupport. We guide teams in developing and implementingtiered interventions, ensuring all students receive thesupport they need to succeed.DESCRIPTION: TARGET AUDIENCE:District or School MTSS TeamsSpecialized Student Support TeamsAll EducatorsSERVICE SELECTION: OPTIONAL: Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and school leaders to monitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of improvement plans.SERVICE TOPICS:Foundations for a Strong SystemCollective VisionSystematic AlignmentShared Leadershipwww.cecweb.org14

OUTCOMES: District and school teams will experience a structuredprocess of assessment, planning, implementation, andmonitoring, leading to:Increased fidelity in MTSSimplementation and data-informeddecision-making among educators.INCREASEDImproved educator alignmentand positive attitudes towardtiered intervention processes.IMPROVEDEstablished foundations andsystematic alignment for asustainable MTSS system.ESTABLISHEDDemonstrated sharedleadership and a collectivevision for effective MTSS.DEMONSTRATEDOUTCOMES:15

Inclusive PracticesSpecial Education SupportsOur services foster a system-wide culture of equity andinclusion by building the capacity of schools and districts toimplement effective inclusive special education practicesand programming. We go beyond traditional training toaddress systemic barriers, clarify the operationalization ofinclusion, and ensure sustainable implementation of high-quality instructional delivery models and strategies such asco-teaching, explicit instruction, and Universal Design forLearning (UDL) across the entire system.DESCRIPTION: TARGET AUDIENCE:School or District LeadersSpecial Education LeadersTeachers and Teacher LeadersParaprofessionalswww.cecweb.org

www.cecweb.orgSERVICE SELECTIONS:Special Education Services Pathways: Guides thedevelopment of effective special education servicedelivery pathways.Inclusion Leadership/Co-Teaching for Leadership:Develops leadership capacity in inclusion and co-teaching strategies.Teacher Professional Development on HQIP: Deliverstraining on High-Quality Instructional Practices forteachers.Co-Teaching Pairs Training and Skill Building: Equips co-teaching partnerships with essential skills and support.Paraprofessional Training and Skill Building: Enhancesparaprofessionals' ability to support diverse studentneeds in classrooms.All Staff Foundational Understanding of Inclusion andSpecial Education: Builds staff capacity throughcomprehensive inclusion and special education training.IEP Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring: Offers targeted instruction on effective IEP goalcreation and tracking.Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and schoolleaders to monitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of improvement plans.17

OUTCOMES: Our service equips schools with the tools,strategies, and support needed to create trulyinclusive and equitable learning environmentswhere all students can thrive, resulting in:www.cecweb.orgMeasurable improvements in student outcomesfor all learners, including students withdisabilities and multilingual learners.MEASURABLEThe sustainable removal of systemic barriers,enhancing staff capacity to effectively supportdiverse learners and promote inclusive practices.SUSTAINABLEEnhanced alignment of IEP goals with high-quality inclusive standards, ensuringindividualized education plans areimplemented with fidelity.ENHANCEDThe cultivation of a school-wide culture ofinclusion, equity, and diversity, fostering apositive and supportive learningenvironment for every student.CULTIVATIONOUTCOMES:18

www.cecweb.orgTARGET AUDIENCE:School or District LeadersTeachers and Teacher LeadersSpecialists and Community CoordinatorsOur Multilingual Services empower schools and districts tocreate equitable and inclusive learning environments wheremultilingual learners thrive through sustainable, effectivepractices. We address systemic needs to ensure equitableaccess for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds,building capacity for culturally responsive teaching, languagedevelopment, bilingual curriculum design, tailoredassessments, and community partnerships to promoteinclusion and academic success.Multilingual SupportsDESCRIPTION: SERVICE SELECTIONS:Multilingual Service Delivery and Programming:Supports the design and implementation of effectivemultilingual programs.Multilingual Leadership: Equips leaders to championmultilingual learners.Teacher Professional Development on HQIP: Equipsteachers with HQIP for multilingual learners.Co-Teaching Pairs Training and Skill Building forMultilingual Classrooms: Builds co-teaching skills formultilingual classrooms.Paraprofessional Training and Skill Building: Enhancesparaprofessional support for multilingual learners.Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and schoolleaders to monitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of multilingual efforts.19

OUTCOMES: Our Multilingual support services empower educators andschools to create inclusive, culturally responsive learningenvironments, leading to:www.cecweb.orgMeasurable improvements in multilingualstudent engagement and academicoutcomes through effectively implementingculturally responsive teaching practices.MEASURABLEequitable access to a comprehensiveeducation for linguistically diversestudents through differentiatingcurricula aligned with state standards.EQUITABLEincreased multilingual student proficiencyin both their native language and English,as demonstrated by targeted assessments.INCREASEDenhanced partnerships with multilingualfamilies, fostering cultural awarenessand promoting student success.ENHANCEDOUTCOMES:20

Leadership CoachingOur leadership coaching supports the development of leaderswho can drive systemic change. We focus on building capacity fordata-informed decision-making, collaborative leadership, andcontinuous improvement.DESCRIPTION: TARGET AUDIENCE:Building or District LeadersTeacher Leaderswww.cecweb.orgSERVICE SELECTIONS:Assessing current leadership practices and challengesSetting clear, measurable goals aligned with the leader's visionDeveloping strategies to achieve these goalsImplementing action plans with ongoing support and feedbackReflecting on progress and adjusting strategies as needed21

OUTCOMES: Throughout the leadership coaching experience, participants will:www.cecweb.orgarticulate a clear, measurable leadership vision anddemonstrate enhanced self-reflection throughdata-informed inquiry and feedback analysis.ARTICULATEbuild sustainable leadership capacity bydeveloping personalized growth plansand implementing effective timemanagement and support strategies.BUILDlead with greater intention and effectiveness,evidencing a stronger alignment betweenpurpose and actions through data-informeddecision-making and strategic communication.LEADimplement transformational leadership practices,fostering a culture of continuous improvementand equitable practices, resulting in ameasurable positive impact on school/districtclimate and student outcomes.IMPLEMENTOUTCOMES:22

AGREEMENTSSystem Culture TransformationTo foster a positive, collaborative, and high-achieving schoolculture, this 3-6 month systems change intervention equipsschool and/or district personnel with essential strategies forrevitalizing staff relationships and adult behaviors. We focuson building capacity for conflict resolution, communication,and shared ownership by developing a shared language foraccountability, establishing strategies for repairing damagedrelationships (including mediation sessions, if necessary), andproviding tools to resolve conflicts productively andeffectively.DESCRIPTION: School StaffDistrict StaffSERVICE TOPICS:Culture Data Dives and Root Cause AnalysisBuilding Adult Competencies and MatrixAdult Skill Building on Collaboration and Conflict ResolutionTeam Implementation Action PlanningAccountability Tracking and Progress MonitoringMediation Coaching, if Required or DesiredSERVICE SELECTION: OPTIONAL: Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and school leaders tomonitor, coach, and sustain theimplementation of improvement plans.www.cecweb.org23

A culture of trust and collaboration built ona shared accountability language andimproved conflict resolution.TRUST & COLLABOATIONSustainable organizational cultureimprovement driven by data-informedinsights and action plans.SUSTAINABLEEnhanced adult collaborationand positive interactions.ENHANCEDMeasurable progress toward a high-achieving, inclusive, and positiveorganizational culture.MEASURABLEOUTCOMES:OUTCOMES: This service equips school and/or district personnel with vitalstrategies to create a positive, inclusive, high-achievingorganizational culture, leading to:www.cecweb.org24

SERVICE SELECTIONS & TARGET AUDIENCES:Cultivating Strong Working Relationships: Builds effectiveinterpersonal connections within teams.Interest-Based Problem-Solving for Teams: Guides teamstoward collaborative, mutually beneficial solutions.Team Facilitation and Mediation: Facilitates productive teamdiscussions and resolves conflicts.Interest-Based Bargaining: Facilitates collaborativeresolution to achieve shared objectives. Conflict Mediation Coaching: Consultant-led mediation toresolve specific disputes between parties, fostering mutuallyacceptable outcomes.Team Action Plan Implementation Support: Delivers tailoredguidance and comprehensive resources to ensure seamlessand successful action plan execution.Learn. Lead. Transform. Network (Virtual)/Labor-Management Collaboration: Guides school cohorts inbuilding sustainable, shared decision-making systems.Leadership Coaching: Empowers district and school leadersto monitor, coach, and sustain the implementation ofimprovement plans.www.cecweb.org25

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