IGNITE Network

Collective Action for Lasting Change

The IGNITE Network brings together schools across the country committed to making dramatic gains in the experiences, environments, and outcomes for students at the intersection of race, class, and ability.

 

Building off the success of the three-year Networked Improvement Community for Students with Disabilities, the IGNITE Network is providing educators and school leaders with resources and support to help students with disabilities achieve their full potential – and ultimately create a stronger education experience for all students. Over two years, these schools will receive coaching and support to implement one or more of three evidence-based practices spanning literacy, multi-tiered systems of support, and collaborative teaching and teaming structures.

Driven by Collaboration

The IGNITE Network is led by Marshall CoLab in collaboration with evaluation partner Mathematica.

The Network includes two place-based communities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Newark, New Jersey. A third community comprises three public charter networks: Collegiate Academies, Green Dot Public Schools, and Summit Public Schools.

Over the next two years, participating schools across the country will implement and refine a set of proven school and classroom practices aimed at ensuring all students—regardless of race, class, or ability—receive the high-quality education they deserve. Sign up to receive updates on the IGNITE Network, as well as events and other resources from Marshall CoLab.

Downloadable Resources

IGNITE Partner Handbook

This resource provides an overview of the IGNITE Network for partners. It includes network aims and goals, roles and expectations for participants, a project timeline, and additional information about the IGNITE experience.

Download the Handbook

Research-to-Impact Practices

Explore evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for Black and Latinx students with disabilities experiencing poverty.

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Co-Planning Agenda

Co-planning helps collaborating teachers develop high-impact, data-driven adaptations to lessons that meet the needs of all students by drawing on the expertise of both the general and special education teachers.This resource details the components of a strong, 45-minute co-planning meeting and includes a blank template and a version with guiding questions to help educators get started.

Download the Agenda

Using Data Protocol

Regular review of classroom-level data allows teachers to identify student needs and drive instructional decision-making and interventions. Educators also benefit from accessible data systems that allow them to sort student data in meaningful ways and disaggregate data by subgroups. This routine data cycle protocol tool includes a blank template and a sample protocol with guiding questions to help educators get started

Download the Protocol