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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
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Project Officer, Corinne Weidenthal.
Informational WebinarTuesday, September 10, 2013
Agenda Instructions for the Webinar
Welcome and introductions
Project overview
Selection/Outcomes
Eligibility
What do selected school’s receive?
Responsibilities/commitments
Application
Project Leadership Team members
Timeline
Questions
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Introductions
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
McKenzie Harrington-Bacote, Project Consultant
Project Funding A State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG)
From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
$3.8 million for 5 years
History: Once called State Improvement Grants (SIG) Our 2nd SIG had a goal that focused on postsecondary
transition. Monadnock Center for Successful Transition (MCST) Strafford Learning Center (SLC) Keene State College
Last SPDG funded project: NH RESPONDS
Project Overview
Goal:
Increase the number of students with disabilities and/or at risk of dropping out of school who are college and career ready in New Hampshire through the implementation of evidence informed transition practices
Project OverviewStrategies:
Increased use of Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)
Enhanced transition planning opportunities
Greater Family – School Engagement
Sustaining practices Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) curricula Regional Intermediaries Transition CoP Transition Resource Portal
Selection Process
A total of 20 High School Pilot Sites will be chosen throughout the duration of the project.
Cohort 1 = 4 high schools will be selected. One from each region of the state:NorthernWesternEasternCentral/Southern
Regional boundaries and designations will be determined upon receipt of all applications
OutcomesProvide a framework for transition focused-
education with meaningful content that promotes student engagement.
A greater percentage of students with disabilities and students at risk of dropping out of school who are graduating college and career ready.
School personnel are more skilled in secondary transition planning and ELO implementation.
Increased use of ELOs by students with disabilities and students at risk for dropping out of school.
OutcomesIncreased and improved strategies to engage
families in the secondary transition process.
Transition practices and planning used by school personnel are evidence-informed.
Increased involvement in local Transition Communities of Practices.
Increased percentage of compliance with Indicator 13 and improved outcomes for Indicator 14.
Outcomes
Parents report greater levels of satisfaction and greater knowledge about transition planning.
Data are used regularly to make decision regarding secondary transition planning and programming.
Administrators and school board members have greater skills to analyze data, feedback from staff, and make changes to alleviate barriers and facilitate implementation of secondary transition planning and programming.
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 their participating LEAs.
What Do Selected Schools Receive?
FREE Professional Development State-wide, Regional and on-site training Dedicated Regional Intermediary to provide on-site
coaching
Selected schools receive this support as they move through the exploration, installation and initial stages of implementation. Upon full implementation schools will continue to receive consultation and technical assistance through the duration of the project. (Implementation Science- Blase, Fixsen)
School’s may be eligible to receive a small amount of financial support to assist with implementation
Professional Development
Transition Focused Education and PlanningStudent Focused PlanningStudent Development Interagency CollaborationProgram Structures
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)
Family Engagement Strategies
Rehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural supports, Education, and Work (RENEW) (optional)
SchoolResponsibilities
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 (meet monthly)
Form a Family Focus Group (meet monthly)
Timely submission of data to determine need and fidelity of implementation
Time and resource commitment based on needs assessment.
ApplicationScoring
Cover Page completed and required signatures of assurances for the application (Appendix A - 5 points).
Readiness and Commitment to participate as a Next Steps NH Pilot Site (Appendix B - 40 points).
School priorities and initiatives have been assessed to ensure alignment with Next Steps NH (Appendix C – 30 points).
Administrative commitment to participating in and supporting Next Steps NH (Appendix D - 25 points).
Leadership TeamNH DOE Representation:
Mary Lane – Consultant with the Bureau of Special Education
Susan Randall – Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning
Lisa Hatz – Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, Director
Tina Greco – Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist
Angela Correau – Vocational Rehabilitation, Supervisor
Leadership TeamRegional Intermediaries:
Granite State Independent Living (GSIL)Peter Darling, DirectorMaureen O’DonnellMarybeth Hammond
Strafford Learning Center (SLC)Heidi Wyman Jill HeathMichelle Langa, Director of Education
Leadership Team
Regional Intermediaries:
North Country Education Services (NCES)Sarah ParsonsLori Langlois, Director
Strafford Learning Center (SLC)Sheila MahonAlan Greene, Director of MDS
Leadership Team
Community Organizations:
Parent Information Center (PIC)Michelle Lewis, DirectorKimm Phillips
Q.E.D. FoundationKim Carter, DirectorElizabeth Cardine
Institute on Disability at UNH (IOD) JoAnne MalloyKathy Francoeur
Leadership Team
Keene State College:
Steve Bigaj, Associate Dean and Professor at the School of Professional and Graduate Studies
Betsy Street, Project Manager
External Evaluators:
Evergreen Evaluation and ConsultingPat Meuller, President and FounderDavid MervesBrent Garrett
NH Transition Community of Practice
TimelineSeptember 4th: Application Released
September 10th: Informational Webinar
October 4th: Applications Due
By October 25th: Schools Selected and Notified
October 28th – November 15th: MOUs Signed
Beginning November 18th: Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development
January/February 2014: Professional Development begins
Questions????
Contact Us
Donna Couture, Project Coordinator271-1536
Mary Steady, Project Director271-3730
Janelle Cotnoir, Grants and Contracts Technician271-3843
