Our Work
Our Approach
Our Evidence
Achieving Outcomes through Collaborative Impact
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Collaborative Action Networks
A standing network of partner organizations working to achieve outcomes associated with a strategic area of focus and a strategic committee. CANs identify metrics for their outcomes and use continuous improvement processes to set and attain goals. In achieving their goals, CANs support a strategic area of focus and the greater collective impact vision. SEI leads and facilitates some CANs. Other CANs operate independent of SEI, but their work aligns with and supports strategic goals.
Collaborative Action Teams
A time- or task-bound team formed to accomplish a specific objective that improves outcomes for a Collaborative Action Network (CAN). CATs can consist of practitioners, subject matter experts, community partners or stakeholders whose interests or responsibilities align with the objective.
Support Solutions
In the absence of existing solutions that effectively meet system needs, SEI may develop or provide solutions in collaboration with local partners. Support Solutions are research-validated, evidence-based tools, interventions, resources or materials that target specific partner needs. In some instances, Support Solutions are a revenue source when marketed or distributed beyond Summit County.
Kindergarten Readiness
All children deserve a strong start at the beginning of school. Summit Education Initiative works in partnership with the Early Care and Education team of the Summit County First Things First collaborative to increase kindergarten readiness and school success at this first critical transition point. We have three strategies for increasing kindergarten readiness:
- Increase access to high-quality preschool experiences.
- Measure and describe child development at the end of preschool.
- Increase the proportion of students who begin kindergarten on track for success.
Collaborative Action Networks
3Ts Community Project
High-quality education and information to encourage healthy interactions between infants and parents in the home.
Readiness Coalitions leaders Network
This Network is a group of Principals from Summit County preschool that meet to discuss how to increase kindergarten readiness.
Collaborative Action Teams
16 for SUCCESS Videos
This Network is a group of Principals from Summit County preschool that meet to discuss how to increase kindergarten readiness.
Early Childhood SUCCESS Kits
This Network is a group of Principals from Summit County preschool that meet to discuss how to increase kindergarten readiness.
Local Readiness Coalitions
This Network is a group of Principals from Summit County preschool that meet to discuss how to increase kindergarten readiness.
Get Ready For School
A program that helps incoming, kindergarteners get comfortable with classroom routines, practice crucial early learning skills and explore their school before their first day.
Support Solutions
Summit Readiness Screener
A one-on-one kindergarten screener based on the 47 early learning skills.
Transition skills Summary
A snapshot of a child’s readiness for kindergarten at the end of preschool. Preschools and parents receive a report.
16 for Success Kits
Kits are given to preschoolers transitioning to kindergarten. It reinforces the 16 skills identified are highly predictive of kindergarten readiness.
CLASS Act Scholars
This program supports and empowers preschool teachers with coaching and resources that increase children’s learning through high-quality interactions.
3rd Grade Reading
Reading skills at the end of third grade are one of the strongest predictors of student success for years to come. Reading can open doors to increased opportunities for learning. Our Third Grade Reading Action Team, comprising teachers, literacy coaches, and school and community leaders, works to support schools and teachers as they accelerate reading achievement across Summit County. There are three strategies for increased success in this area:
- Identify schools or communities with the greatest need for literacy development support.
- Increase teacher capacity through literacy coaching.
- Identify and replicate effective volunteer tutoring programs.
Collaborative Action Networks
3rd Grade Reading Achievement Team
Tune in, Talk More, Take Turns. This is a partnership with the University of Chicago that encourages Summit County residents to participate in a
Support Solutions
Key Steps to reading success
8-week program to help kindergarteners get on track for 3rd grade reading.
8th Grade Math
Middle school is a critical time for students, especially when it comes to mathematics. Math becomes more challenging during the middle school years. Students who finish eighth grade with skills above the minimum standards are far more likely to be successful in high school and to graduate prepared for high-skilled careers and college. Unfortunately, less than half of all students demonstrate strong math skills by the end of eighth grade. We are working to change that with three strategies across a select number of pilot school districts and classrooms:
- Increase student motivation and confidence.
- Help parents support their children at home.
- Develop high-quality, low-stakes assessments.
Collaborative Action Networks
Middle Grades Network
High-quality education and information to encourage healthy interactions between infants and parents in the home.
Collaborative Action Teams
Algebra Accords
This Network is a group of Principals from Summit County preschool that meet to discuss how to increase kindergarten readiness.
Support Solutions
Math Challange Events
A one-on-one kindergarten screener based on the 47 early learning skills.