The framework also includes a systemic method of data collection to monitor student progress within the classroom setting. In the EIP traditional training and technical assistance model, teams are provided with extensive training both off-site and within their school districts. The focus of much of the training is on the integration of assessment and instruction. Skills and strategies are provided to assist teachers in using the data they already have to guide their instructional practices. On-site technical assistance is also provided to teams in an effort to reinforce and model the skills presented during training sessions.
Technical advisors provide guided practice and group facilitation within participating schools.
Upon completion of Year 1 Core Team Training, teams progress to Year 2 Core Team Training. The purpose of this training is to build upon previously acquired knowledge and skills related to the EIP process. Team members attend sessions, which expose them to new information related to instructional strategies, data collection skills, the change process, and behavioral interventions. The focus of these sessions is to provide team members with additional skills that will enhance their instructional and behavior management abilities within the classroom. The ultimate goal of this second year of training is to more fully operationalize the EIP process within schools.