Integrating Outcomes Exploration Tool
Integrating Outcomes Exploration Tool
Area / Question / Answer(yes, no, partly) / Evidence and/or additional comments
Need / Do IFSP/IEP practices indicate need?
Does data/data quality indicate need?
Is there anecdotal stakeholder perception of need?
Rating for need / High / Medium / Low
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Fit / Does this fit in light of current stressors on system and providers?
Does it fit within current organizational structures?
Does this align with current stakeholder values?
Is there sufficient flexibility in the current process?
Rating for fit / High / Medium / Low
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Resources / Are there resources and supports available for integrating outcomes into the IFSP/IEP?
Is staffing available (who will do what)?
Aretraining and TA available?
Are coaching and supervision available?
Are there technical supports (IT) available?
Is there administrative support (across the entire system) to move integration forward?
Is the data system flexible? Is there capacity to support the data needs of integration?
Are there tools developed to assist integration?
Rating for resources / High / Medium / Low
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Area / Question / Answer
(yes, no, partly) / Evidence and/or additional comments
Potential benefits / Is this doable for direct providers and/or teachers?
Are the desired outcomes/benefits worth it?
Will this be cost effective?
What is the experience, evidence and data of benefit and outcomes from other states and/or entities?
Rating for evidence / High / Medium / Low
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Readiness for Implementation / What has been observed or learning from other states/entities?
Have you identified likely early adopters?
Have you identified champions who can build buy-in and support?
Rating for readiness / High / Medium / Low
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Capacity / Do staff meet qualifications?
Are the fiscal resources for startup and implementation in place and available?
Is the systems infrastructure adequate or flexible?
Is there potential buy-in from leadership, practitioners and families?
Rating for capacity / High / Medium / Low
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Consensus Ratings / Need / Fit / Resources / Evidence / Readiness for Replication / Capacity
The tool was adapted from Blase, K., Kiser, L. and Van Dyke, M. (2013). The Hexagon Tool: Exploring Context. Chapel Hill, NC: National Implementation Research Network, FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
This document is based on the work of Kiser, Zabel, Zachik, & Smith (2007) and the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN).