Collaboration – Trek 2007 OSEP Project Directors Conference Washington, DC

Collaboration - Trek Voyage for Solutions

Ship’s Log: The Voyage Begins A concern is identified A concern is identified The DOE takes the lead The DOE takes the lead State institutions are contacted State institutions are contacted Coming together to plan Coming together to plan

Language and Culture: MCR-REI A state’s perspective A state’s perspective What is MCR-REI?? What is MCR-REI?? Expanding collaboration Expanding collaboration Developing a new agenda Developing a new agenda

Traveling a Different Route State minimum standards State minimum standards Coursework from any partner school Coursework from any partner school State endorsed State endorsed Licensed NOT alternative license Licensed NOT alternative license Promoting statewide, consistent quality Promoting statewide, consistent quality Field experience Field experience Guidelines for licensing Guidelines for licensing Students with mild/moderate disabilities Students with mild/moderate disabilities

Ship’s Log: Beam Us Up! Looking at new pathways Looking at new pathways Creating a program Creating a program Gaining federal support Gaining federal support

Ship’s Log: The Creation of SIN States & Privates – A meeting of 2 worlds States & Privates – A meeting of 2 worlds Stating the goal Stating the goal Confirming commitments Confirming commitments Outlining the tasks Outlining the tasks Learning to work together Learning to work together

Hey, Scottie! Take care of the mechanics! Transcript analysis Course availability guidance University coordinators Counselor/Advocate Recommendation by the state DOE Endorsement by the Board of Educational Examiners (Teacher Licensure)

Permission to Come Aboard! Valid Iowa teaching license Valid Iowa teaching license Employment criteria Employment criteria Has & maintains a g.p.a. of 3.0 or above Has & maintains a g.p.a. of 3.0 or above Teaching on a Class C License in Iowa Teaching on a Class C License in Iowa Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork Progress Progress

Competency Demonstration Through Coursework Foundations of special education Foundations of special education Characteristics Characteristics Assessment and diagnosis Assessment and diagnosis Management Management Collaboration Collaboration Methodology for teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities Methodology for teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities Practical experience at grade level Practical experience at grade level Transition collaboration for secondary endorsements Transition collaboration for secondary endorsements

Providing for SIN Coordinator to serve on the Work Group Coordinator to serve on the Work Group Specific course(s) on a regular basis Specific course(s) on a regular basis Course offerings via the ICN, on-line, guided independent study, and on campus Course offerings via the ICN, on-line, guided independent study, and on campus Coordinate to assure all courses are offered on a regular basis Coordinate to assure all courses are offered on a regular basis Data collection & reporting Data collection & reporting Marketing development Marketing development

Do It With Data! Fall 2004 – Summer 2007 Fall 2004 – Summer 2007 Elem10 Elem10 Sec37 Sec37 Per year Per year Number dropped15 Number dropped15

Current Participants July 2007 July 2007 Total57 Total57 Elem20 Elem20 Sec37 Sec37 Location Location

Survey of Graduates 2007 Self-Perception of competence of Special Education Knowledge and Practice Self-Perception of competence of Special Education Knowledge and Practice 41 surveys sent 41 surveys sent Surveys returned n=33 (80%) Surveys returned n=33 (80%) Remained teaching in special education Remained teaching in special education n=30 (91%) n=30 (91%)

Survey of Graduates Grade Level Grade Level Elem.n=6 (15%) Elem.n=6 (15%) Sec.n=17 (41%) Sec.n=17 (41%) Comb.n=10 (24%) Comb.n=10 (24%) Years of Exp. Years of Exp. 1-5 yrs n=11 (33%) 1-5 yrs n=11 (33%) 6-10 yrs n=9 (27%) 6-10 yrs n=9 (27%) yrs n=9 (27%) yrs n=9 (27%) 16+ yrs n=4 (12%) 16+ yrs n=4 (12%)

The Key is Key A. Extremely well-prepared =5 A. Extremely well-prepared =5 B. Well-prepared=4 B. Well-prepared=4 C. Minimally prepared=3 C. Minimally prepared=3 D. Unprepared =2 D. Unprepared =2 E. Extremely unprepared=1 E. Extremely unprepared=1

Data on Grads (Self-perceptions of Competence) Foundations4.19 Foundations4.19 Characteristics4.25 Characteristics4.25 Methodology3.88 Methodology3.88 Management3.96 Management3.96 Collaboration3.96 Collaboration3.96 Transition3.89 Transition3.89 Overall3.96

In other words… “I was able to teach full time and still earn my endorsement in 2 1/2 years. Being able to take classes at many different schools was the key to completing this program successfully and in a timely fashion.” “I was able to teach full time and still earn my endorsement in 2 1/2 years. Being able to take classes at many different schools was the key to completing this program successfully and in a timely fashion.”

My inability to be on campus because of distance wouldn’t have allowed me to add this endorsement. I appreciated site proximity close to my home to take the classes ICN. My inability to be on campus because of distance wouldn’t have allowed me to add this endorsement. I appreciated site proximity close to my home to take the classes ICN. Quality professors. Quality professors. Everyone was very helpful! Everyone was very helpful!

Preparation for classroom activities that relate to student, family and teacher needs. Preparation for classroom activities that relate to student, family and teacher needs. Its flexibility to geographic locations and use of the ICN Its flexibility to geographic locations and use of the ICN The program was clearly defined! The program was clearly defined! Everyone was very efficient in helping me achieve the endorsement! Everyone was very efficient in helping me achieve the endorsement!

Ship’s Log: SIN has benefits! Proof in the numbers Enhanced communication Awareness of programs Expanded resources We can coexist!

Ship’s Log: Make It So! Why it is working. Why it is working. What we are focusing on now. What we are focusing on now. Where we want to go next. Where we want to go next.

Participants Iowa Department of Education Iowa Department of Education Board of Educational Examiners Board of Educational Examiners Buena Vista University Buena Vista University Drake University Drake University Grand View College Grand View College Iowa State University Iowa State University Morningside College Morningside College Simpsom College Simpsom College St. Ambrose University St. Ambrose University University of Iowa University of Iowa University of N. Iowa University of N. Iowa

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