Upload
rudolf-warren
View
215
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
TATN Survey Results 2010-2011
Statewide Survey Results for Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Revised 09/21/2011
1
“Almost 30 years of research and experience has demonstrated that the education of children with disabilities can be made more effective by… supporting the development and use of technology, including AT devices and AT services, to maximize accessibility for students with disabilities.”
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
2
What Do We Know?
However…
With frustrating frequency, what continues to be seen is students who are marginally involved in
educational activities and devices that are underutilized or
abandoned.
3
PEIMS Statewide AT Data AnalysisYear Total
Students in Texas
Special Education Students
Percent Special Education of Total
Students Coded as Using AT
Percent of Special Education Coded as Using AT
Percent of Total Students Coded as Using AT
2001-2002 4,059,000 483,000 12 18,159 4 .0044
2006-2007 4,600,000 487,000 11 46,100 9 1
2009-2010 4,825,000 435,000 9 47,100 11 1
2010-2011 4,934,000 443,000 9 51,700 12 1
Purpose of Statewide Survey
To improve educational outcomes for students with
disabilities who need AT devices and services to
benefit from FAPE.
Objectives
• Gain a statewide perspective regarding the provision of AT devices and services in Texas public schools
• Use the information obtained as a needs assessment for systemic statewide and regional planning of improvement activities
• Produce a year-to-year status report to gauge Texas’ efforts in providing effective AT devices and services
6Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Surveys Submitted
2004-2005 1512005-2006 479
2006-2007 555
2007-2008 542
2008-2009 249
2009-2010 418
Suggestions for Revision of Survey• TATN network members comments such as:
– Survey too long – Length of time to complete too long– Minimal changes in scores from year to year
• Suggestions for revision include:– Reevaluate the composition of the survey– Focus on specific areas of need determined by TATN– Change the weight of the indicators
• TATN activities for continuous improvement:– All ESCs will seek increased participation in survey– Data will be analyzed to provide trends for planning for
improvement and providing AT services in schools8Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
QIAT Indicator Areas
1. Consideration
2. Assessment
3. AT in the IEP
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation of Effectiveness
6. Transition
7. Administrative Support
8. Professional Development and Training
9
Please refer to the full indicator and intent statements as found on the QIAT Web site [www.qiat.org]
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
What Did We Learn in 2009-2010
• Lowest area ratings:– Transition– Administrative Support– Professional
Development
Adapted QIAT Survey 2010-2011
• Focus on Professional Development only• Less complex survey in Survey Monkey• Open from March 4 – July 1, 2011 (after the
conference) • Incentive of free admission to TATN Conference• ESCs could offer incentive if desired
Adapted QIAT Survey 2010-2011• Respondents asked to rate indicator by
– District– Educational Service Center– TATN
• Rating scale– 0 don’t know– 1 not in evidence– 2 emerging– 3 partially implemented– 4 ` usually implemented– 5 consistently implemented
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Respondents by Regional ESCs
Respondents by Position
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Respondents by District Size
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4 16
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Surveys Submitted
2004-2005 1512005-2006 479
2006-2007 555
2007-2008 542
2008-2009 249
2009-2010 418
2010-2011 258* (328 started)
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Professional Development 2009-2010
24
Average ranking of respondents on a scale of 1 (lowest variation of performance) to 5 (highest variation of performance)
Support AT to enable students to accomplish IEP goals
Supports a comprehensive AT PD plan
Content addresses all aspects of AT
Aligns with local, state and national initiatives
Include ongoing learning opportunities to utilize resources
Follow research-based models for adult-learning
Effectiveness is evaluated by measuring changes in practice which result in improved student performance
3.55
3.46
3.51
3.66
3.79
3.67
3.50
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
What Did We Learn?
25
Ongoing QIAT Developments…
Leveraging the Quality Indicators for Greatest Impact
Introduction to the Structured Dialogic Design
Process
Structured Dialogic Design Process
• Engages stakeholders in disciplined dialogue around triggering questions in a way that enables participants to harness their collective wisdom and power to construct the future.
• Developed by Alexander Christakis and introduced to QIAT by Jeff Diedrich, Michigan Integrated Technology Supports
Structured Dialogic Design
Triggering Question for QIAT Work
Look at pairs of indicators within an area…– If we make progress on Option A– Would that significantly influence progress
on Option B?
Influence is NOT the same as importance
Results used to create Influence Maps
Next Steps• Where do we go from here?
– Improvement planning?– Survey for 2011-2012?
Developed and provided by Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Region 4
Thanks to …
For more information on this project please contact
Kirk Behnke, M.Ed., ATP
Senior Education Specialist, Region 4 Education Service Center
713.744.6559
33