SIG+1+(1999-2004)

**State Improvement Grant (SIG)**  __Outcome__: One of the 1st comprehensive Alternative Assessment Pilots funded by OSEP/SIG. Scaled up and sustained at the VT DOE; integrated in the Research & Assessment Team work.
 * ** Statewide Alternative Assessment (Life Skills Portfolio) **

__ Outcome: __ Created an "education track vs clinical" in the course scope & sequence. Non- categorical stipends led to unintended outcomes.
 * ** Master’s level SLP with targeted post grad placement **

__Outcome__: Web based resource for best practice, technical assistance & journal club Scaled up and sustained by I-TEAM personnel.
 * ** Related Service PD in educational settings (TRIPSCY) **

__Outcome__: Vermont Reads Institute was scaled up and is sustained. VRI works in a number of VT SUs providing reading instruction and PD. Currently working with the VT DOE to develop a RtI /MTSS state plan.
 * **Early Literacy PD ( ELI’s/VRI) **