College, Career, & Life Readiness The contents of this PowerPoint were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Corinne Weidenthal. Cohort 2 Informational Webinar Monday, June 2, 2014

Today’s Goals This webinar will provide: An overview of the Next Steps NH: College, Career and Life Readiness project A description of the scope of the project’s intensive support to Pilot High Schools Guidance on the application process Opportunities for Q&A

Instructions Upon joining the webinar, call in using the number below: Access Code: # Please enter *6 on your phone to mute your line during the presentation. This webinar will be recorded. The PowerPoint and recording will be posted onto the DOE/Next Steps NH website: epsnh.htm

Instructions If you have questions please type them into the question box. Questions will be answered verbally or written in your question box. Q&As will also be posted on our website.

Overview of the Project

Project Funding A State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) 5 year Grant We are currently in our 2 nd year of the grant

Leadership Project Management Team New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education: Mary Steady, Project Director Donna Couture, Project Coordinator Janelle Cotnoir, Grants & Contracts Technician Amy Jenks, Project Consultant

Partners Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) Monadnock Developmental Services (MDS) North Country Education Services (NCES) Strafford Learning Center (SLC) Parent Information Center (PIC) The Q.E.D. Foundation The Institute on Disability at the University of NH Keene State College Vocational Rehabilitation & the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning Evergreen Evaluation and Consulting State Transition Community of Practice

Vision All students successfully transition to post- secondary education or training, employment and community living. The goal of NSNH is to increase the college, career and life readiness of students with disabilities and students at-risk for dropping out of school.

Mission The mission of NSNH is to provide professional development and coaching to selected schools to implement evidence- informed transition planning practices in order to increase the number of students with disabilities and student’s at-risk graduating from high school ready for college, career and adult life.

Outcomes An increase in the number of students with disabilities and students at risk of dropping out of school graduating college and career ready. School personnel are more familiar and skilled in Transition Focused Education Increased and improved strategies engaging families in secondary transition planning Increased student voice in transition planning Secondary transition planning and programming are data driven. Increased involvement in local Transition Communities of Practices. Increased percentage of compliance with Indicator 13 and improved outcomes for Indicator 14.

What Do NSNH Pilot Sites Receive? Intensive Support Each Pilot High School is assigned a Regional Intermediary (coach) Provided FREE professional development: Training – State, Regional and On-site On-Site Coaching Strength and Needs Assessment and Action Plan based on the Framework for Transition Focused Education

Family Engagement Family Training Family Involvement Family Empowerment Student Development Life Skills Instruction Career & Vocational Curricula Structured Work Experience Assessment Support Services Program Structure Program Philosophy Strategic Planning Program Policy & Evaluation Resource Allocation Human Resource Development Student-Focused Planning IEP Development Student Participation Planning Strategies Interagency Collaboration Collaborative Framework Collaborative Service Delivery Taxonomy For Transition Focused Education Adapted from Kohler, P.D. (1996). Taxonomy for Transition Programming. Champaign: University of Illinois.

Professional Development Examples of Evidenced-Informed Practices that support the Transition Focused Education Framework: Transition Planning within the IEP Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) Family Focus Group Development Student Centered Planning Rehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural supports, Education, and Work (RENEW) (optional) Team development Using data to drive secondary transition planning and programming

Pilot High School Responsibilities Participate in FREE professional development offerings onsite, regionally and statewide. Identify staff member(s) to serve as a Transition Liaison(s) (10-15 hours/month) Form a Project Leadership Team (meets monthly or more often as needed) Develop a plan for Family Engagement Timely submission of data to determine need and fidelity of implementation Time and resource commitment based on Needs Assessment and Action Plan Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Implementation Timeline A total of 20 High School Pilot Sites will participate Cohort 1: Merrimack Valley High School Kingswood Regional High School Kennett High School Mascoma Valley Regional High School Cohort 2: four Pilot schools will be chosen (based on region) Pilot Schools will receive intensive support for 2 years Consultation will continue through the duration of the project.

Eligibility New Hampshire Public High Schools are eligible to apply with the endorsement of their superintendent. New Hampshire Public Academies, Public Charter Schools, and approved Special Education Schools are eligible to apply in a joint application with a participating LEA.

Application Scoring Cover Page completed and required signatures of assurances for the application (Section A - 5 points). Readiness and Commitment to participate as a Next Steps NH Pilot Site (Section B - 80 points). School priorities and initiatives have been assessed to ensure alignment with Next Steps NH (Section C – 10 points). Administrative commitment to participating in and supporting Next Steps NH (Section D - 5 points).

Important Dates May 14, 2014: Application Released June 2, 2014: Informational Webinar June 30, 2014 (4pm): Application Deadline July 1-25, 2014 : Application Review & Pilot Schools Chosen August 1, 2014: Notification of selected Pilot Schools

Please type your question into the question box or Raise your hand Q&As will also be posted on our website Questions?

Contact Us Donna Couture, Project Coordinator Mary Steady, Project Director snh.htm