How START and the RCN Work Together
It is through networking within and across RCN that evidence-based practices get implemented in classrooms to support students. We are all working toward creating educational environments that promote inclusion, belonging, and meaningful experiences for every student.
Shared Philosophy and Goals
- Shared mission, philosophy, and goals consistent with START
- Training and coaching for implementation of evidence-based practices
- Development and dissemination of information, resources, and tools to support students and families
- Collaboration with school partners, families, and regional stakeholders
What RCN members do
- Define, implement, and evaluate goals based on the annual priorities and the identified needs of the region.
- Ensure representation of districts in their region.
- Meet regularly to address defined goals and implementation of planned activities.
- Network, share, and problem-solve to benefit school staff, students, and families across the region.
- Promote the development of trainers in their region who disseminate evidence-based practices.
- Share progress through stories and data, and report on challenges and local needs.
How START works with the RCN
- Provides contract funding to RCN to implement goals around the priority areas of training, coaching, implementation of evidence-based practices, and peer to peer support.
- Attends RCN meetings to share information and learn from the members.
- Provides training and ongoing support to trainers and coaches to build expertise in every region.
- Hosts state leadership meetings for collaboration and planning.
- Facilitates a bi-directional communication system that allows START to 1) share information and resources with RCN to pass along to schools and families, and 2) capture feedback and innovative practices from RCN representatives working with schools to further develop training opportunities and resources.
Flow of Communication
This graphic illustrates the bidirectional flow of communication among the START Project, Regional Collaborative Networks, intermediate and local school districts, school building teams, and students and families. It shows how START supports the development and implementation of practices across the system, while communication and feedback from schools, RCNs, students, and families help inform START’s project goals, activities, and ongoing support