2. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org From Paper to Practice: Monitoring IEP Implementation GCASE Spring Leadership Conference Athens, Georgia March 19-21, 2012 1

3. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org 2 Coming Soon to a District Near You to

4. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Essential Question How can I be sure that IEPs are being implemented with fidelity in my district? 3

5. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Learning Targets I can implement procedures and practices to ensure that IEPs in my district are being implemented with fidelity. I can develop and utilize tools to monitor the effectiveness of IEP implementation in my district. 2/3/20124

6. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org The Script 5 Individual Education Program Goals & Objectives Accommodations Modifications Least Restrictive Environment Specialized Instruction

7. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org The Director 6 Develops Policies, Procedures, & PracticesPoliciesProceduresPractices

8. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org The Director 7 Develops Policies, Procedures, & PracticesPoliciesProceduresPractices Provides Training Oversees Implementation Monitors Implementation GENERAL SUPERVISION AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

9. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org The Cast of Players 8 Special Education Administrative Staff Special Education Chairs & Lead Teachers Special Education Case Managers Special Education Teachers and last but not least... General Education Teachers Building Administrators

10. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org 9 Review and Develop or Revise Policies Establish Procedures, Practices, & Requisite ToolsProcedures

11. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org 10 Review and Develop or Revise Policies Establish Procedures, Practices, & Requisite ToolsPractices, & Requisite Tools Train ALL Personnel, Including General Education Teachers Implement Procedures & Practices MONITOR, MONITOR, MONITOR

12. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Putting All the Pieces Together 11 What this looks like in a Georgia District Dr. Barry Williams Myya Mixon Brenda Keegan Douglas County Schools

13. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Short Clips Questions, Comments, Examples From Your Districts 12

14. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Review 1.What procedures do I need to develop or revise in order to ensure that all staff are provided with the specifics of the IEP for every student with whom they work? 2.What steps do I need to take so that every staff member receives appropriate and sufficient professional development to ensure that every student’s IEP is implemented consistently and with fidelity? 3.What practices and tools do I need to develop or revise to monitor the implementation of all student IEPs in my district? 13

15. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Now, Sit Back...... and Enjoy the Show 14 Improved Student Achievement More Effective Teachers More Engaged Students Greater Focus on Collaboration Fewer Dropouts MORE COLLEGE & CAREER READY GRADUATES Fewer Complaints and Disputes

16. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Learning Targets I can implement procedures and practices to ensure that IEPs in my district are being implemented with fidelity. I can develop and utilize tools to monitor the effectiveness of IEP implementation in my district. 2/3/201215

17. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org 16

18. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Douglas County Contact Information Dr. Barry Williams – Director barry.williams@douglas.k12.ga.us Myya Mixon myya.mixon@douglas.k12.ga.us Brenda Keegan brenda.keegan@douglas.k12.ga.us 17

19. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Preview Procedures What procedures do you currently have in place to ensure every student’s IEP is being implemented consistently and with fidelity? 18

20. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Preview Building Capacity Who in your district is responsible for ensuring that all staff members have the knowledge and skills necessary to implement every student’s IEP consistently and with fidelity? 19

21. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Preview Monitoring Fidelity What practices and tools do you use to monitor the effective implementation of every student’s IEP in your district? 20

22. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Policy 21 A policy is a written mandate that is “Board Approved” and aligned with state rules and federal regulations.

23. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Procedure 22 Procedures are written steps for implementing policies, rules, and regulations. Take 1 Take 2

24. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Practices 23 Practices are the implementation of procedures, which are documented using evidence such as interviews, observations, student records, etc. Take 1 Take 2

25. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Formalizing ProceduresProcedures 24 WHATWHOHOW Develop the student’s IEP Devise procedure for disseminating IEP information Determine “need to know” staff Provide professional development as needed

26. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Standardizing PracticesPractices 25 PracticeTools Required Thinking about teaching and learning Observing teaching and learning Recording evidence of accommodations or modifications Collaborating on IEP goal attainment Other

27. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org “Need to Know” Staff 26 Who teaches, coaches, or provides services and supports for the student? Which building administrators supervise the student’s teachers?

28. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Procedure for Disseminating Info Who? When? How? Verification? 27 Case manager... Other designated person Beginning of school year... when classes change... when new IEPs are developed Breakfast meetings... faculty meetings... Sign-off sheet... Personal follow up

29. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Determining Needed PD Who? What? 28 Teachers, coaches, paraprofessionals who provide instruction or services + administrators who supervise these persons Appropriate accommodations (or modifications), specialized instruction, effective co-teaching, specialized language in IEPs, legal requirements, etc.