Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Standards Aligned Individualized Education Programs Resources

PaTTAN’s Mission The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of Special Education, and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special education services. 2

PDE’s Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services before considering a more restrictive environment. 3

UDL K-12 PA “Live Binder” All UDL resources referenced in this presentation, as well as many others, can be accessed at this site. 4

Standards Aligned IEPs “Live Binder” All SAS resources referenced in this presentation, as well as many others, can be accessed at this site. 5

6 Training 10/30/07 Specific Skills Creating Graphs Excel format 188K 6

7 Standards Aligned Resources PSSA Results PA Dept. of Education Standards Aligned System SERC (Connecticut) 3-step process: cle&id=519:using-a-word-bank-process-to-develop-standards- based-iep-goals-a-objectives&catid=33:relevant&Itemid=140 cle&id=519:using-a-word-bank-process-to-develop-standards- based-iep-goals-a-objectives&catid=33:relevant&Itemid=140 7

8 Standards Aligned Resources Project Forum (NASDSE) Document Search –A 7-Step Process to Creating Standards-Based IEPs –Access to the General Education Curriculum –Standards-Based IEPs: Implementation in Selected States –Standards-Based IEPs: Implementation Update –Standards-Based Individualized Education Program Examples 8

9 Standards Aligned Resources K8 Access Center Article: Aligning IEPs with State Standards and Accountability Systems 9

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CAST UDL Resources: Teaching Every Student website provides information, activities and materials on the theory and practical application of Universal Design for Learning in every classroom. Book content is available in multiple formats and case studies provide annotated lessons that demonstrate how UDL can be incorporated into standards-based lessons. Getting to know you the UDL way: Preparing an Indian Meal is one choice in this UDL activity that explores the different ways learners recognize, express and engage informationhttp:// UDL Guidelines site provides tools and an annotated outline to guide and support educators in evaluating their curriculum. A downloadable checklist is available at Checklist_ doc Checklist_ doc 11

CAST UDL Tools: FREE UDL Editions by CAST UDL Editions by CAST are classic texts from world literature presented in a flexible online interface that provides just-in-time, individualized supports for struggling readers, and added-value features that engage novice and expert readers alike. CAST Book Builder Explore model books and books in the shared library, as well as create, read, and share engaging digital books that build reading skills for students with Book Builder. Your universally designed books will engage and support diverse learners according to their individual needs, interests, and skills. CAST Strategy Tutor A free online tool to support students and teachers doing reading and research on the Internet, ages 10 and up. Strategy Tutor helps students read, research, collect and understand information better and more efficiently and supports teachers in creating universally designed and supported lessons using internet content. Continued… 12

FREE CAST UDL Curriculum Self Check UDL Curriculum Self Check helps you apply UDL principles in your teaching to reach and engage all of your students. The goal of UDL is to enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for learning. Learn about UDL, Check Your Curriculum, or Explore Resources for ideas on how to build options and flexibility into each element of your curriculum. CAST UDL Lesson Builder UDL Lesson Builder provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students. 13 CAST UDL Tools:

Commercially Available: Wiggleworks: The first universally designed literacy series for beginning readers and writers is now available in Spanish and is compatible with Windows Vista and Macintosh OS X. With an award-winning blend of literature, technology, and teacher support, WiggleWorks was first developed Scholastic and CAST in the early 1990s. Produced and distributed by Scholastic.Scholastic Thinking Reader: Based on CAST's research into digital learning environments and the research of renowned reading experts, Thinking Reader provides middle-school students with instruction and practice in key reading strategies. Using unabridged novels Tuck Everlasting and The Bridge to Terabithia, this universally designed resource enables struggling readers to read the same high-quality books as their peers. Produced and distributed by Tom Snyder Productions, a division of Scholastic. 14 CAST UDL Tools:

Supplementary Aids and Services Consideration Toolkit Tool to assist teams with determining appropriate supports for individual students in order to access instruction and content within classrooms al%20Materials/Browse/Single/?id=4de7a28fcd69f

Pathways to Learning Resource Pathways to Learning for Students with Cognitive Challenges 16

AT Resources PaTTAN Short Term Loan –PA educators may borrow for students in public schools up to age 21 PIAT – Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology –Lending library for any Pennsylvanian (of any age) with a disability 17

AIM Resources Pennsylvania's Guidelines for the Provision of Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) AIM Guidelines Obtaining Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM): A Quick Guide for Local Education Agencies 18

AT Web-Based Software Kurzweil web-based software: Web_License_Guide_Section%201_Overview _Management.pdf Web_License_Guide_Section%201_Overview _Management.pdf Premier Assistive Technology web-based software: 19

Contact Information Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Corbett, Governor Pennsylvania Department of Education Ronald J. Tomalis, Secretary Carolyn C. Dumaresq, Ed. D., Deputy Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary Education John J. Tommasini, Director Bureau of Special Education Patricia Hozella, Assistant Director Bureau of Special Education