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Using Online Training & Resources for Statewide
Professional Development
Mary E. Morningstar, Ph.D.NSTTAC National Summit
May 2-4, [email protected]
www.transitioncoalition.org
Late 1960’s
Department of Special Education commitment to secondary special education and career development starts in late 1960s
First, a little background….First, a little background….
Late 1960’s
1980’s 2000-20041970’s 2004-?1990’s
1970’s Federal grant for secondary
teacher education personnel preparation model, 1972-76
Federal RETOOL project for higher education faculty on career education for students with disabilities, 1975-79
1980’s National study of high school
programs, 1985-88
1985 Department of Defense Dependents’ Schools Summer Institute on career/ vocational
Summer transition workshops late 1980s
Secondary Special Education/ Transition personnel preparation grant, 1989-91
1990’s Kansas Systems Change
Project - Statewide Transition Training 1993-1998
Kansas Transition Network –contract with KSDE 1998-2000
KU Secondary/Transition Personnel Preparation Program 1994-1999
KU Secondary/Transition Outreach project 1997-2000.
2000-2004 Interprofessional/Transition
Personnel Preparation, 2000-03
National Transition Outreach Project (National Transition Coalition), 2001-2004
National Online Specialization in Transition Project, 2001-2004
2004 - Present KU TransCert: Online
Transition Graduate Certificate Program 2004-2008
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Professional Development for Transition 2004-2007
KU Secondary Transition Leadership Program 2005-2009
Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical AssistanceOngoing Technical Assistance
Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment
Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance
Action Planning & Goal SettingAction Planning & Goal Setting
Improved Practices & Impact
Transition Coalition
Instructor-led OnlineProfessional Development
Noninstructor-led OnlineProfessional Development
Graduate Coursework
Online Modules
Online Resources
Searchable Databases
Professional Development KU Summer
Institute
KU TransCert Online
Program
Models of Success
Continuing Ed. Online Classes• Overview of Transition• Transition Assessment• Interagency Collaboration• Employment
KU-SET DoctoralProgram
SEAs• Online training• Face to face • State Needs Assess• COPs
Comprehensive Approach: Step 1- Needs AssessmentComprehensive Approach: Step 1- Needs Assessment
• Transition Planning• Family Involvement• Student Involvement• Curriculum &
Instruction
• Access to General Curriculum
• Interagency Collaboration
• Transition Assessment
Quality Indicators of Exemplary Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs AssessmentTransition Programs Needs Assessment
7 Domains & 40 Items
Step 2: Prioritize and Training & TAStep 2: Prioritize and Training & TA
• Non-instructor lead online training & resources
• Instructor lead online training• Face-to-face training and action
planning• Online communities of practice
Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical AssistancePlanning & Ongoing Technical Assistance
Noninstructor-led OnlineProfessional Development
Transition Coalition
Online Resources
Searchable Databases
Models of Success
Online Modules
Currently Available• Working with Families• Transition Assessment: The Big Picture• Best Practices in Transition and IDEA 2004• Cultural Diversity and Transition• Students with ED/BD and Employment
Online Design Phase• Aligning Transition IEPs with Standards• Self-Determination & Student Involvement in
Transition• Students with Significant Disabilities &
Positive Behavioral Support
* Adapted Modules that are State-specific
Online Module FrameworkOnline Module Framework
Learning Objectives Case-Based Examples & Activities Conceptual Models/Unifying Frameworks Important Point Now It’s Your Turn More Information & My Library Interactivity: Click & Compare; True/False;
Games; Audio/video Session Summary
Learning Objectives Case-Based Examples & Activities Conceptual Models/Unifying Frameworks Important Point Now It’s Your Turn More Information & My Library Interactivity: Click & Compare; True/False;
Games; Audio/video Session Summary
Pre/Post Test
Learning activities
Reflective questions
• Impact on teaching
• Barriers to implementation
• Reflection of general learning content
Pre/Post Test
Learning activities
Reflective questions
• Impact on teaching
• Barriers to implementation
• Reflection of general learning content
General General
ContentContent
User User
PortfolioPortfolio
Instructor-led OnlineProfessional Development
Graduate Coursework Professional Development
KU Transition Summer Institute
KU TransCert Online
Program
Continuing Education• Overview of Transition• Transition Assessment• Family and Student Involvement• Interagency Collaboration• Employment
KU-SET DoctoralProgram
States & Districts• QI State Assess• Online & F-t-F training• Action plans• COPs
...
KU TransCert ProgramKU TransCert Program
Research from the field
Aligned with CEC competencies
Translated from courses
User-validated Addressing critical
needs
Online Course ElementsOnline Course Elements
Course Content• Readings (Print & Online)• Online Lecture• Threaded Discussion• Media
– Videoclips on CD-ROM– Audioclips streamed
• Case-based Projects• Additional Resources
– Websites– PDF’s & print materials
Online Infrastructure• Courseware:
BlackBoard & Moodle• Technical Support
– Discussion board– Bb online support
• Orientation Materials– CD-ROM– Print– Online
• Online Gradebook• Digital Dropbox• Email
Go to SPED 859
4 week short courses
• Weekly Readings & Online Modules
• Threaded Discussion
• Activities and videos
• Projects
Topics• Introduction to Transition
Education & Services
• Family and Student Involvement
• Transition Assessment
• Vocational Training & Employment
• Interagency Collaboration
Step 4: Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance
Step 4: Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance
• Communities of Practice– IDEAs Partnership– District-supported online COP– Transition Coalition developed
• Telephone calls• Video conferencing• On site & Events• Work with administrative team
Online Community of Practice; Follow-Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistanceup Support and Technical Assistance
Current & Future Evaluation Efforts: Personnel Preparation
Current & Future Evaluation Efforts: Personnel Preparation
Increased Transition Knowledge
Participant satisfaction
Improved Transition Planning
Attention to teaching transition
content
Increased communication
& linkages
• Competency Surveys• PBA• QI Program Evaluation• Goal Attainment Scaling• Focus groups• Content Analysis of
Discussions
Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical AssistanceOngoing Technical Assistance
Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment
Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance
Action Planning & Goal SettingAction Planning & Goal Setting
Improved Practices & Impact