IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION OSEP Project Directors’ Conference OSEP Project Directors’ Conference July 16, 2007 July 16, 2007 H. Douglas Cox H. Douglas Cox Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Division of Special Division of Special Education and Student Education and Student Services Services Virginia Department of Virginia Department of Education Education Michael Behrmann Michael Behrmann Kellar Professor of Special Kellar Professor of Special Education Education George Mason University George Mason University
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IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESIMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
THROUGHTHROUGH
PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
H. Douglas CoxH. Douglas CoxAssistant SuperintendentAssistant SuperintendentDivision of Special Education and Division of Special Education and Student ServicesStudent ServicesVirginia Department of EducationVirginia Department of Education
Michael BehrmannMichael BehrmannKellar Professor of Special EducationKellar Professor of Special EducationGeorge Mason UniversityGeorge Mason University
Student DemographicsStudent Demographics
1,221,939 students 171,717 students with disabilities
1,221,939 students 171,717 students with disabilities
Teacher DemographicsTeacher Demographics
99,235 teachers 13,299 special education
99,235 teachers 13,299 special education
IHE DemographicsIHE Demographics
37 institutions of higher education 24 special education
37 institutions of higher education 24 special education
School Divisions by RegionSchool Divisions by Region
PartnershipsPartnerships
Recruitment and Preservice Inservice and Professional Development
Recruitment and Preservice Inservice and Professional Development
Recruitment and PreserviceRecruitment and Preservice
High IncidenceHigh Incidence
High IncidenceSpecial Education Endorsement Program
High IncidenceSpecial Education Endorsement Program 7 IHEs
Old Dominion University Virginia Commonwealth University Liberty University Lynchburg College Longwood UniversityGeorge Mason University Radford University
Distance Learning Teachers who have a provisional license
working toward full endorsement
7 IHEsOld Dominion University Virginia Commonwealth University Liberty University Lynchburg College Longwood UniversityGeorge Mason University Radford University
Distance Learning Teachers who have a provisional license
working toward full endorsement
Close to 2,000 special education teachers achieved full endorsement
High IncidenceSpeech/Language Consortium
High IncidenceSpeech/Language Consortium
4 IHEsJames Madison University Hampton University University of Virginia Longwood University
Distance Learning6-8 credits per semester to complete degree in 3
yearsDegree received through home universityFirst cohort began this summer
4 IHEsJames Madison University Hampton University University of Virginia Longwood University
Distance Learning6-8 credits per semester to complete degree in 3
yearsDegree received through home universityFirst cohort began this summer
Recruitment and PreserviceRecruitment and Preservice
Personnel Preparation to become a Preservice Professional Developer in the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Prepares a preservice professional developer to
implement effectively the components of SIM – Content Enhancement Routines or Learning Strategies in preservice programs
Provide tools to prospective teachersOne-week long
Over 30 participants from17 IHEs
Personnel Preparation to become a Preservice Professional Developer in the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Prepares a preservice professional developer to
implement effectively the components of SIM – Content Enhancement Routines or Learning Strategies in preservice programs
Provide tools to prospective teachersOne-week long
Over 30 participants from17 IHEs
General Mission StatementGeneral Mission Statement
The mission of Virginia's Training and Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC) is to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities from birth - 22 years.
The Centers provide quality training and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. T/TAC services increase the capacity of schools, school personnel, service providers, and families to meet the needs of children and youth.
The mission of Virginia's Training and Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC) is to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities from birth - 22 years.
The Centers provide quality training and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. T/TAC services increase the capacity of schools, school personnel, service providers, and families to meet the needs of children and youth.
Statewide T/TAC EffortsStatewide T/TAC EffortsRegional T/TAC Staff Participate On Statewide Priority Project Teams That Are Focused On Accomplishing The State Improvement Goals
The Guiding Principles That Drive The T/TAC System Are ToDevelop Products Based On Research Disseminate Effective Practices Consult With Target Schools Undergoing
Academic ReviewBuild Capacity At The Local Level Conduct Strategically Planned Training
Regional T/TAC Staff Participate On Statewide Priority Project Teams That Are Focused On Accomplishing The State Improvement Goals
The Guiding Principles That Drive The T/TAC System Are ToDevelop Products Based On Research Disseminate Effective Practices Consult With Target Schools Undergoing
Academic ReviewBuild Capacity At The Local Level Conduct Strategically Planned Training
T/TACs Serve 8 Superintendents Regions in Virginia Through IHE
Partnerships
T/TACs Serve 8 Superintendents Regions in Virginia Through IHE
Partnerships
T/TACs Meet Local and Regional Needs Through:
T/TACs Meet Local and Regional Needs Through:
Consultation Information Services (Including Newsletters) Linking And Networking Resources Together Lending Library Of Multimedia Resources And
Technology Long-range Planning Presentations About T/TAC Services Referral To Other Services Workshops And Training
Consultation Information Services (Including Newsletters) Linking And Networking Resources Together Lending Library Of Multimedia Resources And
Technology Long-range Planning Presentations About T/TAC Services Referral To Other Services Workshops And Training
T/TAC Specialty Services Available to Each RegionT/TAC Specialty Services Available to Each Region
Transition (Middle & Secondary) Assistive Technology Low Incidence Disabilities High Incidence Disabilities Behavior/PBS Early Childhood (Preschool & Elementary) Autism Reading Instructional Support Team (IST) Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Parent Involvement
Transition (Middle & Secondary) Assistive Technology Low Incidence Disabilities High Incidence Disabilities Behavior/PBS Early Childhood (Preschool & Elementary) Autism Reading Instructional Support Team (IST) Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Parent Involvement
Frequently Asked Questions About T/TACFrequently Asked Questions About T/TAC
In general fees are not charged for T/TAC services.
T/TAC specialists cannot attend IEP meetings for students because they are not members of a child's IEP team. T/TAC specialists do not participate in eligibility team meetings because they do not provide direct services to children.
T/TAC specialists provide services to teachers and professionals who are serving children and youth with disabilities.
Any school system may request a T/TAC specialist to design a workshop meeting the needs of teachers or other professionals serving children with disabilities.
Each of the T/TAC regions have a wide variety of books, curricula, software and materials that can be loaned/demonstrated to professionals for use in their school.
In general fees are not charged for T/TAC services.
T/TAC specialists cannot attend IEP meetings for students because they are not members of a child's IEP team. T/TAC specialists do not participate in eligibility team meetings because they do not provide direct services to children.
T/TAC specialists provide services to teachers and professionals who are serving children and youth with disabilities.
Any school system may request a T/TAC specialist to design a workshop meeting the needs of teachers or other professionals serving children with disabilities.
Each of the T/TAC regions have a wide variety of books, curricula, software and materials that can be loaned/demonstrated to professionals for use in their school.
TTACOnline.org TTACOnline.org
T/TAC Online is a dynamic online resource for educators working with children with special needs. It is designed for information, resources, and training to be available in a timely manner. This web site has been created to be yet another resource for parents or educators of a special needs child.
There are several things available on the web site. Events (Regional, State, and National) Resources (i.e. Books and websites that deal with specific Disabilities) Training (Online and On-demand) SOL Enhanced (Virginia’s Standards of Learning)
Searchable by Grade Level Standards Lesson Plans and Accommodations
Virginia Assessments Alternative and Alternate Assessment Information/Resources Lesson Plan Wizard for Students with Severe Disabilities
T/TAC Online is a dynamic online resource for educators working with children with special needs. It is designed for information, resources, and training to be available in a timely manner. This web site has been created to be yet another resource for parents or educators of a special needs child.
There are several things available on the web site. Events (Regional, State, and National) Resources (i.e. Books and websites that deal with specific Disabilities) Training (Online and On-demand) SOL Enhanced (Virginia’s Standards of Learning)
Searchable by Grade Level Standards Lesson Plans and Accommodations
Virginia Assessments Alternative and Alternate Assessment Information/Resources Lesson Plan Wizard for Students with Severe Disabilities