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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
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
InstructionsUpon joining the webinar, call in using the
number below:1-800-240-3895Access 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:
Adapted from Kohler, P.D. (1996). Taxonomy for Transition Programming. Champaign: University of
Illinois.
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
Transition Resource Portal
http://nextsteps-nh.org
Pilot High 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 (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)
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
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.
ApplicationScoring
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).
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
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