1. College, Career, & Life Readiness The contents of this PowerPoint were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A120003. 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 3 Application Information Session Wednesday, February 18, 2015 or Friday, February 20, 2015

2. Instructions Upon joining the webinar, call in using the number below: 1-800-240-3895 Access Code: 600113# Please enter *6 on your phone to mute your line during the presentation. The PowerPoint will be posted onto the DOE/Next Steps NH website: http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/special_ed/nextst epsnh.htm

3. Instructions If you have questions please type them into the chat box and we will address them as we go. If you’d rather ask your question over the phone, just be sure to unmute your line. Q&As will also be posted on our website. There will also be time at the end of the webinar for questions.

4. 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

5. Overview of the Project

6. 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 3 rd year of the grant

7. Project Goal 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 through the implementation of evidence- based transition practices.

8. Project Leadership Project Management Team New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education: Santina Thibedeau, Project Director Amy Aiello, Project Coordinator Penny Duffy, Grants & Contracts Technician Amy Jenks, Project Consultant Mary Lane, Project Consultant

9. Project 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 NH Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Evergreen Evaluation and Consulting State Transition Community of Practice

10. Project Outcomes An increase in the number of students with disabilities and students at risk for 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.

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

12. 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.

13. Professional Development Team Development School-level Leadership Team Family Engagement Group Using data to drive secondary transition planning and practices Specific trainings tied to evidence-based transition practices: Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) Promoting Self-Determination Skills Transition Assessments: Knowing the Options Engaging Students and Families in Transition Assessment and Student Led IEP Process Dual Capacity – Building a Framework as a Compass for Family-School Partnerships Planning for Life After High School Rehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural supports, Education, and Work (RENEW) (optional) Transition Resource Portal

14. http://nextsteps-nh.org

15. 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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

16. Implementation Timeline A total of 16 High School Pilot Sites will participate. Cohort 1: Kennett High School Kingswood Regional High School Mascoma Valley Regional High School Merrimack Valley High School Cohort 2: ConVal High School Lin-Wood High School Somersworth High School Winnacunnet High School Two Year Implementation timeline

17. 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.

18. Application Scoring Cover Page completed with 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).

19. Important Dates February 3, 2015: Application Released February 18 & 20, 2015: Informational Webinar March 27, 2015 (4pm): Application Deadline April 13-17, 2015: Application Review & Pilot Schools Chosen April 24, 2015: Notification of selected Pilot Schools

20. Please type your question into the chat box OR Unmute your line using *6 and ask your question over the phone line Q&As will also be posted on our website Questions?

21. Contact Us Amy Aiello, Project Coordinator 271-1536 amy.aiello@doe.nh.gov http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/special_ed/nextstepsnh.htm