Transcript Transition
Transition
Supporting Districts in a Continuous Improvement Process Joanne LaCrosse David Brewer Therese Zona
University of the State of New York
Public Schools Public libraries Private Schools Colleges Museums TV Stations VESID District Offices
State Supported School Improvement Initiatives
University of the State of New York (USNY) Contract for Excellence Regional Network Strategy (RNS) Research Based Technical Assistance
Designating Districts for Assistance & Intervention Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) Focused Reviews
Quality Improvement Process (QIP) Literacy, Behavior, Special Education Services
State Supported Transition Initiatives
Transition Coordination Sites
History/Funding
Professional Development
Role
Targeted TA-SPP Indicators
School-Community Connections
Workgroups
Product Development
State Supported Transition Initiatives
New York State Longitudinal Post School Indicators Study (NYSLPSI) SSI Incentive Projects ILC Transition Projects VR-Transition RFP VR Transition Counselors TransQUAL
Features of the TransQUAL Web Site
Password-Protected Accounts
Features of the TransQUAL Web Site
Collaborative Self-Assessment Based on P.Kohler’s Taxonomy for Transition Programming
Features of the TransQUAL Web Site
Work Plan Development
Features of the TransQUAL Web Site
Progress Reporting
Numbers of TransQUAL Online Planning Teams, Work Plans, and Repeat Users: 2000-2006
200 150 100 50 0 # of Work Plans # of Planning Teams # of Repeat Users 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 3 1 84 46 141 93 154 100 103 83 120 84 163 95 0 1 19 41 45 42 52
Calendar Years
What Makes a Difference in Successful Transitions?
Transition Planning, K-12.
Career Preparation, especially Paid or Unpaid Work Experiences in the Community.
Safe, Supportive Educational Environment.
Integrated Learning Environments.
Attainment of a Standards Based Diploma.
Collaboration among Student, Parents, School and Community
New York State Education Department, Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, LPSI Study Source: NYSED Longitudinal PSI Study Preliminary Data, Senior Class 2001- One Year Out Interviews (
Catalog 10, DJ 9/15/06)
Therese Zona, Project Director Midwestern Transition Coordination Site
Supporting a Cycle of Change Deal and Steal Data Collection
Needs Assessment TransQUAL Crosswalk
Transition Technical Assistance
Strategic Plan Development Follow up Interventions
Needs Assessment Regional
Each district : • Identifies a representative team to rate the Transition Quality Indicators (TQI) in all 5 areas in preparation for Transition Workday (strategic plan development) • Reviews Pupil Data (PD5) • State Performance Plan (SPP) data • Graduation and Drop Out data • Post School Indicator data
State Performance Plan Indicator 13 TQI #6 Transition Quality Indicators (TQI) TransQUAL 1.District Program Crosswalk Structure 2. Student Involvement SPP Indicator 13 3. Student Development 4. Interagency Collaboration 5. Family Involvement
TransQUAL Crosswalk
Regional
Districts • Complete rating scale on the TQI #6 • Focus on the linkage between the State Performance Plan (SPP) citations in Indicator 13 and Preliminary Question #6
Strategic Plan Development ( leading to Corrective Action Plan )
Regional
District Strategic planning process : •Review TQI need areas to develop problem statement.
•Identify the root of the problem.
•Develop goal statement which addresses the solution and has the biggest impact on student outcomes.
•Create activities and tasks to support the goal and/or the implementation of the Corrective Action Plan (SPP 13).
•Establish a timeline.
•Assign personnel.
Follow up Interventions
Regional
•Review Strategic Work Plans and establish common needs.
•Design professional development around identified needs for school and adult agency personnel.
•Review curriculum and transition materials that support identified need areas.
•Develop programs and services to meet student transition needs.
•Provide training on integrating transition into the IEP.
•Coordinate and conduct reviews with districts on indicator 13.
•Facilitate linkage of districts to community resources.
Regional
Data Collection
Evaluation and impact reporting •Data collection representing multiple measures • Demographic • Perceptual • Student Learning • School Process
Deal and Steal Regional
•Establish forums for districts to collaborate and share ideas and materials with other districts TransQUAL Funding, Links, Sharing, and Connecting with Others
Deal and Steal Regional
•Establish forums for districts to collaborate and share ideas and materials with other districts Connect to other schools via TransQUAL and TCS network
Deal and Steal National
•Establish forums for districts to collaborate and share ideas and materials with other districts
For More Information… Joanne LaCrosse, TCS Project Manager New York State Education Department (518) 486-7462 [email protected]
Therese Zona, Midwest TCS Director Monroe 1 BOCES (585) 383-6677 [email protected]
David Brewer, TransQUAL Manager Employment and Disability Institute Cornell University (607) 254-4696 [email protected]