Concerns-Based Adoption Model Webinar Series
The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) is a conceptual framework that provides tools and techniques for assessing and facilitating reform in an educational environment. The dimensions of CBAM can be used to examine the components of an innovation, to track the progress of implementation, to report the findings objectively, and to design interventions or strategies that will move the process forward. Individuals conducting research or evaluating reform initiatives may also find these tools helpful in measuring the implementation of specific reforms.
This 5-part webinar series will introduce the three CBAM tools: Innovation Configuration, Stages of Concern, and Levels of Use. Sessions will provide an in-depth exploration of the Innovation Configuration and instruction on using the Stages of Concern Questionnaire. Levels of Use (LoU) will be introduced but becoming an effective LoU interviewer requires 3 days of face-to-face training. Participants will have an opportunity to develop a plan for implementing CBAM with a specific change initiative.
Who Should Attend:Anyone interested in learning about attitudes towards and implementation of a new initiative, such as lead teachers, principals, central office staff, or change facilitators.
Webinar Overview
Participants will have assignments to complete after each of the first four webinars.
Session 1:
Introduction to CBAM and the change process
Introduction to and practice with Innovation Configuration
Session 2:
Review Innovation Configuration assignment
Introduction to and practice with Stages of Concern Questionnaire
Session 3:
Interpreting Stages of Concern results and selecting appropriate interventions
Session 4:
Introduction to Levels of Use
Developing a plan for implementing CBAM with specific change initiative
Session 5:
Review the application of CBAM tools and determine follow-up and ongoing assistance
Event Cost:
Registration costs $500 per participant and includes
- Five 3-hour webinars (total of 15 hours of professional development)
- SEDL’s CBAM books (a $50 value)
- Ten online SoCQ survey completions
Cancellation Policy
Must be requested 5 days prior to the start of the event for a full refund. If already paid and past the cancellation period, you can request to be reschedule your seat for the next scheduled series. If another series is not announced within 6 months of payment then a full refund will be offered at that time.
Participants will
- Understand the background and purpose of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model
- Identify the changes that will be measured when collecting implementation data
- Develop skill in creating and using an Innovation Configuration
- Develop skill in interpreting data from the Stages of Concern Questionnaire
- Understand the purpose and structure of the Levels of Use interview protocol
Presenters:
Ed Tobia works with SEDL’s Improving School Performance unit. He has extensive background in school improvement processes, the change process, leadership development, and professional learning communities. He also has 26 years of experience in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and a director of both elementary curriculum and professional development. Dr. Tobia was the project director for two multi-year initiatives centered on helping districts and schools build leaders’ capacity to sustain systemic improvement and on assisting with the design and implementation of an ongoing teacher development process. He is currently working across six states to supporting their implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. Dr. Tobia has an EdD in educational administration from Temple University.
Webinars take place online using the Adobe Acrobat Connect web conferencing service. Contact SEDL if you would like to schedule a customized session at your location, at SEDL's headquarters, or as an online webinar.
