The Step-by-Step is a guide for district-level personnel and others involved in the statewide system of support, such as building leaders and Coaching Support Teams and regional professional development center members.  It provides recommendations for how to implement the components of the Missouri Model Districts program, including practical ideas and a wealth of resources.

The Step-by-Step is a companion to the Blueprint and is designed to be used in conjunction with the Implementation Checklist and the Implementation Practice Profile.  Each is anchored by areas of focus aligned with essential functions, which outline important elements for implementation success.  The resources were developed in part from Implementation Research: A Synthesis of the Research by Fixsen, Naoom, Blase, Friedman, and Wallace (2005) (Fixsen, Naoom, Blase, Friedman & Wallace, 2005).

Leadership

District leaders maintain a collaborative culture and climate at the district-level and with building leaders.

Commitment

District leaders demonstrate commitment to school improvement through participation in coaching, training, and data-driven action to improve instructional practice.

Performance

District leaders review district-level and building-level instruction and learning outcomes data and provide support based on data.

Alignment

District leaders align expectations and requirements across the district in order to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of instruction.