1. 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

2. 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: OSPI Report Card)

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 2016-17 Special Services Theme
Individualized,
Intentional,
Instruction

7. 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

8. 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!

9. 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

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

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. Compliance and Technical Assistance
File verification work
Consistency Index Initiative

15. 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 A through :
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 A through :
Establish/reconfirm disability
Adverse educational impact
Need for Specially Designed Instruction
Protocol: Evaluation Review Form
Special Education Services
Compliant with WAC A-01175(3)(c), & :
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

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

17. Direct Services
ReLife—A Regional Center of Excellence

18. 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?

19. Contact Information
Kelly Goodsell, Ed.D Executive Director Learning, Teaching and Family Support Teresa Davenport, M.Ed. Special Services Director