Updates and Current Issues ISES Meeting December 2011

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Purpose

Tom Torlakson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction • To provide information and to solicit input regarding a new approach to the identification of priorities and improvement activities for programs serving students with disabilities 2

Tom Torlakson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Outcomes

• Participants will have – Reviewed the outline of a two year planning process – Received information about providing input into the 2010-11 SPP and APR – Received information about the SPDG and the new grant competition – Participated in discussions leading to the identification of revised priorities and improvement plans by reviewing multi-year data from: • SPP/APR calculations • SESR and VR monitoring findings • Parent surveys and complaints data – Provided input about the overall direction and next steps in the improvement planning process 3

Tom Torlakson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Agenda and Packet Review

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TIMELINE December 2011 March 2012 June 2012 September 2012 December 2012 March 2013 December 2011 March 2012 June 2012 September 2012 December 2012 March 2013 June 2012 September 2012 December 2012 March 2013 June 2013 September 2013 December 2013 June 2012 September 2012 December 2012 March 2013 June 2013 September 2013 December 2013

Analyze Information Compliance Information Performance Data SPP Indicators Consumer Feedback Identify Needs and Priorities Develop Improvement Plans Outcomes and Expectations Evaluation Plans SPDG Identify Resources Discretionary Grants Local Staff Development Other State Agencies Other Public and Private IHEs 5

Tom Torlakson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

How will this lead to the SPDG Grant Competition?

• Planning Steps – Data Analysis – December 2011 – Identify Priorities – March 2012 – Develop Personnel Development Plan – April/May 2012 – Submit Proposal - July 2012 6

Tom Torlakson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

How will activities be carried out?

• Two meetings per year (same) • Teleconferences • Interactive Webinars • Net surveys • Emailings • Other 7