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Technical Assistance
Center on Social
Emotional Intervention
(TACSEI)
TACSEI is funded by:
Office of Special Education Programs
(OSEP)
United States Department of Education
TACSEI builds upon the work of:
TACSEI Management Team
Lise Fox
Glen Dunlap
Co-Principal Investigators
University of South Florida
TACSEI Management Team
Barbara J. Smith
Phil Strain
Co-Principal Investigators
University of Colorado Denver
TACSEI Center Faculty
Karen Blase
Judith Carta
National Implementation
Research Network
University of Kansas
Mary Louise Hemmeter
Jill Giacomini
Vanderbilt University
Roxane Kaufmann
Georgetown University
University of Colorado Denver
Diane Powell
University of South Florida
TACSEI Focus
Unified message
Collaboration
Models of effective practice
Support states
TACSEI Mission
To identify, disseminate and
promote the implementation
of evidence-based practices
in order to improve the
social, emotional, and
behavioral functioning of
young children with or at risk
for delays or disabilities.
Six Key Beliefs
Belief #1
Technical
Assistance efforts
must be
deliverable and
effective for
diverse populations
Six Key Beliefs
Belief #2
Technical Assistance
outcomes must be valued
by families as well as the
broader community
Six Key Beliefs
Belief #3
Practices endorsed
must be affordable,
feasible, and
acceptable to diverse
stakeholders
Six Key Beliefs
Belief #4
Families and program
personnel are vital
partners in the design,
implementation, and
evaluation of the work
of the Center
Six Key Beliefs
Belief # 5
Practices must be
based on best
available evidence
and must be
replicated across
sites and states
Six Key Beliefs
Belief # 6
Practices must be
designed primarily to
enhance competencies,
rather than remediate
problems
The Pyramid Model:
Promoting Social and Emotional Competence
TACSEI TA: Syntheses of Research
on Evidence-based Practices (EBP)
Multiple Topics
Summaries of syntheses
will be prepared for
dissemination to multiple
audiences in a variety of
formats
TACSEI TA: Providing EvidenceBased Models
Implementation and evaluation of the
use of the Pyramid Model with children
with or at risk for delays or disabilities
Analysis of implementation and
sustainability factors
Implementation guidance
Support for selected states in the
implementation, sustainability, and
scale-up of models
Intensive TA to States
In years 2010-2012, six states will be selected through an
application process based on “readiness” criteria
Technical Assistance Model
TACSEI
Training and Technical Assistance
Approach & Outcomes
UNIVERSAL
OUTCOMES
Increase awareness
o of evidence-based
practices and
Pyramid Model
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Increase use of new
resources,
Consultant bank &
materials
National Training Institutes ▼ National Conference Calls
Series ▼ Presentations at National Meetings ▼Topical
Documents (Policy Briefs, Resource Guides, Syntheses,)
▼ Web-based technical assistance, Teleconferences and
Publications ▼ National Collaborations/Liaisons ▼
Products related to models▼ Consultant Bank
TARGETED
Special Forums at the Training
Institutes ▼ Communities of Practice
▼ Teleconferences ▼ Specialized
Topical Trainings ▼ State Policy
Documents ▼Family Forums
Universal Outreach
Targeted TA
Intensive TA
o
Outcomes above +
Build state and program
capacity to use EBP;
Increase competency
& capacity of
families to use EBP
INTENSIVE
▼ Ongoing Consultation
with Selected States
Outcomes above +
Models of policy
development &
sustainable use of
EBPs in selected
States
Web-based Technical Assistance
Resources
Communities of Practice
Interactive opportunities
State Technical Assistance pages
Consultant Bank
Bank of consultants organized
by expertise
Web-based process of matching
request to consultant
Accountability procedures
TACSEI Partnerships
Goal of Partnerships
To collaborate with national organizations to
extend the reach and impact of TACSEI
Primary Partners
Associate Partners
Parent groups
Disability groups
Cultural/racial diversity groups
Professional organizations (e.g.,
mental health, medicine, education)
Training and Technical Assistance
Networks
State/regional agencies and
organizations
National Training Institute
Bottom Line
TACSEI is here to provide you with the information,
resources, and supports that you need to ensure that young
children with or at-risk for delays or disabilities will achieve
social, emotional and behavioral competence
Contact TACSEI
Mailing Address:
University of South Florida
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
Department of Child & Family Studies
13301 N. Bruce. B. Downs Blvd, MHC2-1134
Tampa, FL 33612-3807
Phone: (813) 974-9803