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Kelly Goodsell , Ed.D . Teresa Davenport, M.Ed Puget Sound ESD

Special Education and Regional Leadership: Promoting Inclusive Practice for Increased Student Growth. Kelly Goodsell , Ed.D . Teresa Davenport, M.Ed Puget Sound ESD. Puget Sound ESD. 35 school districts in the Seattle/Tacoma area 200 private schools 6 Charter schools

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Kelly Goodsell , Ed.D . Teresa Davenport, M.Ed Puget Sound ESD

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  1. Special Education and Regional Leadership: Promoting Inclusive Practice for Increased Student Growth Kelly Goodsell, Ed.D. Teresa Davenport, M.Ed Puget Sound ESD

  2. Puget Sound ESD • 35 school districts in the Seattle/Tacoma area • 200 private schools • 6 Charter schools • 39% of WA K12 public school students • 421,131 served by our regional services (Source: 2015-16 OSPI Report Card)

  3. PSESD and SPED • PSESD SPED enrollment: 49,278 • WA Statewide SPED enrollment: 120,395 • 41% of statewide SPED enrollmentin PSESD region • SPED Graduation Rate in PSESD Region: 66.93% • (80-100% in Regular Class) in PSESD region: 51.46% • 11.6% served in special education in PSESD region compared to 11.1% in WA state and 13% nationwide

  4. Big Issues in SPED • On a post-it note, write a special education issue or hot topic facing your region • Feel free to write more than one issue • Place post-it note on the chart paper

  5. PSESD Regional SPED SupportA continuum of resources and supports meeting regional needs

  6. 2016-17 Special Services Theme • Individualized, • Intentional, • Instruction

  7. Leading the way in the region… Individualized • Variability of learners and instructional design—disability is relative to the demands • Assistive technology for instruction  • Explicit instruction and research based strategies/curriculum/tools reading, math, writing, behavior; Related Service models that reinforce consistent skill building • Transition planning and postsecondary success—relevant to end goal Intentional • Engagement • Provide prompts, reminders, guides, rubrics, checklists • Self-regulatory goals, such as reducing the frequency of aggressive outbursts in response to frustration • Elevating the frequency of self-reflection and self-reinforcement Instruction • Every moment • Student growth and goal setting • Effectiveness

  8. 2015-16 Special Services Theme • No limits to what we can accomplish as leaders when informed by evidence-based practices. • No limits to how we structure SPED services for postsecondary success. • No limits to creating responsive school systems that meet the learning needs of ALL students!

  9. 2014-15 Special Services Theme

  10. Incubator of Innovation • True Measure Collaborative (charter schools) • Assistive Tech Fair • University Partnerships • Principal Academy

  11. Professional Learning • Network Meetings • LEA SPED Directors • Early Childhood • Behavior • Transition • Newer Director PLC • SPED Equity Workgroup • Professional Development Design

  12. SPED Equity Workgroup • A teaming opportunity to explore issues & solutions around the topic of SPED and disproportionality • Disability Identification • Discipline • Graduation/Dropout Rates • Includes large group presentations, district team data exploration, and district team planning

  13. SPED Equity Workgroup Session 1 • Overview of issues related to special education and disproportionality • National, state, and district data • Data analysis and root causes Session 2 • Practices to reduce disproportionality in SPED • Evidence-based and promising practices Session 3 • Goal Setting • Action Planning • Inclusive practices • Parent outreach • Systematic interventions • Policies, procedures & practices

  14. Compliance and Technical Assistance • File verification work • Consistency Index Initiative

  15. Consistency Index Application: An analysis of the extent to which compliance can support increased student academic achievement. • Properly Formulated • Individualized Education Program • Compliant with WAC 392-172A-03090 through -03135: • Development of measurable annualgoals with ongoing progress monitoring • Consistent with the eligibility data described in a sufficient evaluation • Protocol: IEP Review Form • Sufficient Evaluation for • Special Education • Compliant with WAC 392-172A-03020 through -03080: • Establish/reconfirm disability • Adverse educational impact • Need for Specially Designed Instruction • Protocol: Evaluation Review Form • Special Education Services • Compliant with WAC 392-172A-01175(3)(c), -02000 & -02090: • Special education and related services are designed and provided (or supervised) by certificated special education staff • Consistent with the summary of services matrix in a compliant IEP • Protocols: Current Student Schedules, Provider Interview Tool & Classroom Observation Tool More information at eLearning for Educators

  16. Overall Program Support • Program Reviews • Consultation • Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification

  17. Direct Services ReLife—A Regional Center of Excellence

  18. Discussion Questions • Where is there readiness for your ESA to build capacity and be a leader for innovation? • How might UDL be used as a frame for how Special Education can become increasingly focused on inclusiveinstructional practices? • How can ESAs continue to lead in a way that ultimately impacts instruction for students who receive special education services?

  19. Contact Information Kelly Goodsell, Ed.D Executive Director Learning, Teaching and Family Support kgoodsell@psesd.org Teresa Davenport, M.Ed. Special Services Director Learning, Teaching and Family Support tdavenport@psesd.org

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