Using Online Training & Resources for Statewide Professional Development Mary E. Morningstar, Ph.D. NSTTAC National Summit May 2-4,

Late 1960’s Department of Special Education commitment to secondary special education and career development starts in late 1960s First, a little background…. Late 1960’s 1980’s ’s 2004-?1990’s 1970’s  Federal grant for secondary teacher education personnel preparation model,  Federal RETOOL project for higher education faculty on career education for students with disabilities, ’s  National study of high school programs,  1985 Department of Defense Dependents’ Schools Summer Institute on career/ vocational  Summer transition workshops late 1980s  Secondary Special Education/ Transition personnel preparation grant, ’s  Kansas Systems Change Project - Statewide Transition Training  Kansas Transition Network – contract with KSDE  KU Secondary/Transition Personnel Preparation Program  KU Secondary/Transition Outreach project Interprofessional/Transition Personnel Preparation, National Transition Outreach Project (National Transition Coalition), National Online Specialization in Transition Project, Present KU TransCert: Online Transition Graduate Certificate Program Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Professional Development for Transition KU Secondary Transition Leadership Program

Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical Assistance Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs Assessment Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance Action Planning & Goal Setting Improved Practices & Impact

SEAs Online training Face to face State Needs Assess COPs

Comprehensive Approach: Step 1- Needs Assessment Transition Planning Family Involvement Student Involvement Curriculum & Instruction Access to General Curriculum Interagency Collaboration Transition Assessment Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs Assessment 7 Domains & 40 Items

QI Results

Step 2: Prioritize and Training & TA Non-instructor lead online training & resources Instructor lead online training Face-to-face training and action planning Online communities of practice Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical Assistance

Noninstructor-led Online Professional Development Transition Coalition Online Resources Searchable Databases Models of Success Online Modules

Currently Available Working with Families Transition Assessment: The Big Picture Best Practices in Transition and IDEA 2004 Cultural Diversity and Transition Students with ED/BD and Employment Online Design Phase Aligning Transition IEPs with Standards Self-Determination & Student Involvement in Transition Students with Significant Disabilities & Positive Behavioral Support * Adapted Modules that are State-specific

Online Module Framework  Learning Objectives  Case-Based Examples & Activities  Conceptual Models/Unifying Frameworks  Important Point  Now It’s Your Turn  More Information & My Library  Interactivity: Click & Compare; True/False; Games; Audio/video  Session Summary  Learning Objectives  Case-Based Examples & Activities  Conceptual Models/Unifying Frameworks  Important Point  Now It’s Your Turn  More Information & My Library  Interactivity: Click & Compare; True/False; Games; Audio/video  Session Summary  Pre/Post Test  Learning activities  Reflective questions Impact on teaching Barriers to implementation Reflection of general learning content  Pre/Post Test  Learning activities  Reflective questions Impact on teaching Barriers to implementation Reflection of general learning content GeneralContent UserPortfolio

Instructor-led Online Professional Development Graduate Coursework Professional Development KU Transition Summer Institute KU TransCert Online Program Continuing Education Overview of Transition Transition Assessment Family and Student Involvement Interagency Collaboration Employment KU-SET Doctoral Program States & Districts QI State Assess Online & F-t-F training Action plans COPs

... KU TransCert Program Research from the field Aligned with CEC competencies Translated from courses User-validated Addressing critical needs

Online Course Elements Course Content Readings (Print & Online) Online Lecture Threaded Discussion Media –Videoclips on CD-ROM –Audioclips streamed Case-based Projects Additional Resources –Websites –PDF’s & print materials Online Infrastructure Courseware: BlackBoard & Moodle Technical Support – Discussion board – Bb online support Orientation Materials – CD-ROM – Print – Online Online Gradebook Digital Dropbox Go to SPED 859

4 week short courses Weekly Readings & Online Modules Threaded Discussion Activities and videos Projects Topics Introduction to Transition Education & Services Family and Student Involvement Transition Assessment Vocational Training & Employment Interagency Collaboration

Step 3: Action Planning & Goal Setting

Step 4: Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance Communities of Practice –IDEAs Partnership –District-supported online COP –Transition Coalition developed Telephone calls Video conferencing On site & Events Work with administrative team Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance

Current & Future Evaluation Efforts: Personnel Preparation Increased Transition Knowledge Participant satisfaction Improved Transition Planning Attention to teaching transition content Increased communication & linkages Competency Surveys PBA QI Program Evaluation Goal Attainment Scaling Focus groups Content Analysis of Discussions

Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical Assistance Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs Assessment Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance Action Planning & Goal Setting Improved Practices & Impact