Kelly Goodsell, Ed.D. Teresa Davenport, M.Ed Puget Sound ESD Special Education and Regional Leadership: Promoting Inclusive Practice for Increased Student Growth Kelly Goodsell, Ed.D. Teresa Davenport, M.Ed Puget Sound ESD

Puget Sound ESD 35 school districts in the Seattle/Tacoma area 200 private schools 6 Charter schools 39% of WA K12 public school students 421,131 served by our regional services (Source: 2015-16 OSPI Report Card)

PSESD and SPED PSESD SPED enrollment: 49,278 WA Statewide SPED enrollment: 120,395 41% of statewide SPED enrollment in PSESD region SPED Graduation Rate in PSESD Region: 66.93% (80-100% in Regular Class) in PSESD region: 51.46% 11.6% served in special education in PSESD region compared to 11.1% in WA state and 13% nationwide

Big Issues in SPED On a post-it note, write a special education issue or hot topic facing your region Feel free to write more than one issue Place post-it note on the chart paper

PSESD Regional SPED Support A continuum of resources and supports meeting regional needs

2016-17 Special Services Theme Individualized, Intentional, Instruction

Leading the way in the region… Individualized Variability of learners and instructional design—disability is relative to the demands Assistive technology for instruction  Explicit instruction and research based strategies/curriculum/tools reading, math, writing, behavior; Related Service models that reinforce consistent skill building Transition planning and postsecondary success—relevant to end goal Intentional Engagement Provide prompts, reminders, guides, rubrics, checklists Self-regulatory goals, such as reducing the frequency of aggressive outbursts in response to frustration Elevating the frequency of self-reflection and self-reinforcement Instruction Every moment Student growth and goal setting Effectiveness

2015-16 Special Services Theme No limits to what we can accomplish as leaders when informed by evidence-based practices. No limits to how we structure SPED services for postsecondary success. No limits to creating responsive school systems that meet the learning needs of ALL students!

2014-15 Special Services Theme At end of the year, passed out a card with these words: -instruction -access -services -growth -passion -outcomes -collaboration -equity

Incubator of Innovation True Measure Collaborative (charter schools) Assistive Tech Fair University Partnerships Principal Academy Principal Academy --UDL --I3 --Expand the boundaries

Professional Learning Network Meetings LEA SPED Directors Early Childhood Behavior Transition Newer Director PLC SPED Equity Workgroup Professional Development Design PD: on-the-go (as a sample)

SPED Equity Workgroup A teaming opportunity to explore issues & solutions around the topic of SPED and disproportionality Disability Identification Discipline Graduation/Dropout Rates Includes large group presentations, district team data exploration, and district team planning

SPED Equity Workgroup Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Overview of issues related to special education and disproportionality National, state, and district data Data analysis and root causes Session 2 Practices to reduce disproportionality in SPED Evidence-based and promising practices Session 3 Goal Setting Action Planning Inclusive practices Parent outreach Systematic interventions Policies, procedures & practices

Compliance and Technical Assistance File verification work Consistency Index Initiative

Consistency Index Application: An analysis of the extent to which compliance can support increased student academic achievement. Properly Formulated Individualized Education Program Compliant with WAC 392-172A-03090 through -03135: Development of measurable annual goals with ongoing progress monitoring Consistent with the eligibility data described in a sufficient evaluation Protocol: IEP Review Form Sufficient Evaluation for Special Education Compliant with WAC 392-172A-03020 through -03080: Establish/reconfirm disability Adverse educational impact Need for Specially Designed Instruction Protocol: Evaluation Review Form Special Education Services Compliant with WAC 392-172A-01175(3)(c), -02000 & -02090: Special education and related services are designed and provided (or supervised) by certificated special education staff Consistent with the summary of services matrix in a compliant IEP Protocols: Current Student Schedules, Provider Interview Tool & Classroom Observation Tool Eval and IEP Review forms More information at eLearning for Educators

Overall Program Support Program Reviews Consultation Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification

Direct Services ReLife—A Regional Center of Excellence

Discussion Questions Where is there readiness for your ESA to build capacity and be a leader for innovation? How might UDL be used as a frame for how Special Education can become increasingly focused on inclusive instructional practices? How can ESAs continue to lead in a way that ultimately impacts instruction for students who receive special education services?

Contact Information Kelly Goodsell, Ed.D Executive Director Learning, Teaching and Family Support kgoodsell@psesd.org Teresa Davenport, M.Ed. Special Services Director tdavenport@psesd.org