3.2.18 Training Breakdown TIER I Administrative User Training The onsite Tier I administrative user training is a 3-hour session that walks the district RtI module administrators through entering and reviewing all of the initial setup information for the district. The following topics are covered: Grade levels RtI module that are used in the dropdowns Application settings Operations screen School administration screen School year screen Instructional weeks Calendars and exemption days Security permissions/users Importing progress monitoring scores into the RtI module. 3.3 Scheduling Training Training for district trainers or administrative users for either the IMS or RtI module must be scheduled with RIDE in advance and is subject to the availability of RIDE trainers. Also, in order to conduct training for end-users, district trainers must request an IMS training environment from RIDE. To schedule train-the-trainer or administrative user workshops or to request that RIDE provide a training environment for end-user training, contact the IMS program leads at RIDE: Bob Measel (401)222-8480 – Heather Heineke (401) 222-8493 – SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE In to ensure sustained success in the use of the IMS, districts must have a plan to support educators and maintain the system both during deployment and for the longer term. This section will outline RIDE’s policies with regard to help and support as well as give districts a framework for developing local plans aligned to state policies and procedures. District Required for Support and Maintenance The following outlines the various roles that will be required to support educators and maintain the IMS system, what each role is responsible for, which training level is appropriate for the role, and who is responsible for providing the training. There is an additional column for the district to fill out indicating the projected number of personnel to be trained for each role. NOTE: Roles are dependent on district IMS deployment choices so not all roles identified below may be required. While reviewing the table, keep in mind that one person may fill multiple roles. For example, the district IMS point person may also be a program lead and a reviewer.
3.2.18 Training Breakdown TIER I Administrative User Training The onsite Tier I administrative user training is a 3-hour session that walks the district RtI module administrators through entering and reviewing all of the initial setup information for the district. The following topics are covered: Grade levels RtI module that are used in the dropdowns Application settings Operations screen School administration screen School year screen Instructional weeks Calendars and exemption days Security permissions/users Importing progress monitoring scores into the RtI module. 3.3 Scheduling Training Training for district trainers or administrative users for either the IMS or RtI module must be scheduled with RIDE in advance and is subject to the availability of RIDE trainers. Also, in order to conduct training for end-users, district trainers must request an IMS training environment from RIDE. To schedule train-the-trainer or administrative user workshops or to request that RIDE provide a training environment for end-user training, contact the IMS program leads at RIDE: Bob Measel – (401)222-8480 Heather Heineke – (401) 222-8493 SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE In to ensure sustained success in the use of the IMS, districts must have a plan to support educators and maintain the system both during deployment and for the longer term. This section will outline RIDE’s policies with regard to help and support as well as give districts a framework for developing local plans aligned to state policies and procedures. District Required for Support and Maintenance The following outlines the various roles that will be required to support educators and maintain the IMS system, what each role is responsible for, which training level is appropriate for the role, and who is responsible for providing the training. There is an additional column for the district to fill out indicating the projected number of personnel to be trained for each role. NOTE: Roles are dependent on district IMS deployment choices so not all roles identified below may be required. While reviewing the table, keep in mind that one person may fill multiple roles. For example, the district IMS point person may also be a program lead and a reviewer.
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