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 2 Informational Webinar Monday, June 2, 2014
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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 2 Informational WebinarMonday, June 2, 2014
Today’s GoalsThis 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
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.
This webinar will be recorded.
The PowerPoint and recording 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
Examples of Evidenced-Informed Practices that support the Transition Focused Education Framework:
Transition Planning within the IEPExtended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)Family Focus Group DevelopmentStudent Centered PlanningRehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural supports,
Education, and Work (RENEW) (optional)
Team development
Using data to drive secondary transition planning and programming
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 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Implementation Timeline
A total of 20 High School Pilot Sites will participate
Cohort 1:Merrimack Valley High SchoolKingswood Regional High SchoolKennett High SchoolMascoma Valley Regional High School
Cohort 2: four Pilot schools will be chosen (based on region)
Pilot Schools will receive intensive support for 2 years
Consultation will continue through the duration of the project.
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 and 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
May 14, 2014: Application Released
June 2, 2014: Informational Webinar
June 30, 2014 (4pm): Application Deadline
July 1-25, 2014 : Application Review & Pilot Schools Chosen
August 1, 2014: Notification of selected Pilot Schools