KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY School of Education On-line Professional Development Center

1. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITYSchool of EducationOn-line Professional Development Center Presenters: Mrs. Renee Scott Dr. Beverly Downing Mrs. Saundra Birch

2. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Comprehensive Land-Grant Located in Frankfort, KY Celebrating it 125 Anniversary this Year Only HBCU in Commonwealth of Kentucky Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Accredited – Reaffirmed in 2010 Diverse Enrollment of 2,600 Students Students: 63% African American  30% White  7% Other Faculty: 28% African American  51% White 41% Other

3. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY School of Education Offers degrees in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Health and Physical Education Biology Education English Education Mathematics Education Social Studies Education Art Education Music Education Master of Arts in Special Education (On-line) Largest Producer of Minority Teachers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky at fifty-??? Percent ??? Percent of Elementary Education Teachers ??? Percent of Health and Physical Education Teachers ??? Percent of Special Education Teachers One of the most Diverse Teacher Education Programs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education(NCATE) 4

4. Participating Districts • Anderson County Schools • Frankfort Independent Schools • Franklin County Schools • Scott County Schools • Shelby County Schools • Owenton County Schools • Woodford County Schools

5. Background Information The Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) awarded for 2007-2012 “Is a collaborative effort to increase student achievement and post-school success for students with disabilities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Includes a five-year initiative linked in partnership with numerous agencies throughout the state.” http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Exceptional+Children/Kentucky+State+Personnel+Development+Grant/

6. SPDG Five Targeted Outcomes : I.   Improve the instructional climate of Kentucky’s schools through a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model.II.   Improve postsecondary outcomes for Kentucky’s students with disabilities.III. Build the capacity of Kentucky’s schools to increase academic achievement for students with low incidence disabilities.IV.  Increase and retain the number of special education teachers (KSU partnership). V.  Improve early childhood transition and over representation in early childhood programs. http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Exceptional+Children/Kentucky+State+Personnel+Development+Grant/

7. SPDGTargeted Outcome IV Teacher Recruitment & Retention • Promote instructional equity so experienced teachers, as well as, pre-service teachers can have a customized program to meet their individual needs and address instructional issues unique to his/her region or teaching assignment. • Objective 1: Increase the number of students in the distance learning the Special Education Program at Kentucky State University • Objective 2: Develop an in-depth professional development program to provide highly trained educators competent in both special education and culturally responsive instruction to close achievement gaps. • Objective 3: To develop an in-depth continuing professional development program for current special education teachers and parent training by using distance learning technologies to deliver these training materials available at all times in an effort to close the achievement gap in special education. http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Exceptional+Children/Kentucky+State+Personnel+Development+Grant+Proposal-Goals+and+Objectives.htm

8. Graduate Program Master of Arts in Special Education (K-12) Learning Behavior Disorders 36-45 hours. (33 hrs plus Practicum 3, 6 or 12) TOTALLY ON-LINE Alternative Certification Program (Option 6)

9. Professional Development Center Market PD with School Districts and others. Website Development Final touches on Website bring to completion. August Janurary September October November December Beta Test PD Offering & make any adjustments needed. Launch the On-line PD Center. Website Development

10. Kentucky State UniversitySchool of EducationSpecial Education Professional Development(SPDG)Needs Assessment Survey On-Line Professional Development Center

11. The Needs Analysis 12

12. Purpose of the Survey KSU conducted a needs-assessment survey of their partnering P-12 school district coordinators and teachers. The survey was conducted to determine the focus of the SPDG professional development activities. The survey assessed their interest and needs in the following: • Potential topics/themes • Accessibility • Level of interest in participating in online professional development activities • Administrator support

13. Additional Supporters • District Special Education Coordinators • District Professional Development Coordinators • Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board • Kentucky Department of Education • District Classroom Teachers

14. Sample 11 District Administrators 108 Special Education and General Education Teachers Summary of ResultsResults of the surveys suggested challenges for professional development in the following areas:Knowledge/SkillsEnvironmentalIncentiveMotivation

15. Overview of Results

16. Perceived Challenges

17. Many of the survey participants described an ideal situation that would increase their participation in the new KSU on-line Professional Development Center. Some participants described their needs for professional development as less than optimal because of lack of resources and training. A couple of districts indicated that additional professional development activities were not a priority beyond the State required activities. Implications

18. Specific Results of Teachers’ Survey

19. Top Topics for Professional Development Needs Identified by Teachers

20. Specific Results of Administrators’ Survey

21. Needs in providing quality professional developmentexperiences for your teachers? • Administrators stated that the most common professional development needs in their district include: • Time to participate in activities • Funding to increase opportunities for professional development • Implementation and monitoring of professional development activities. Need a model that provides for follow-up at intervals throughout the next 2 years to make a lasting improvement in student achievement • Resources • Equipment to participate in online professional development activities • Increase training opportunities for staff • Topical Interest: Teaching autistic students

22. Work collaborative with district administrators to provide free professional development for district teachers. (E-1&2)Assist district administrators in seeking funding to secure necessary technology to support online activities. (E-1)Establish an incentive program for district administrators and teachers to increase their engagement in an online Professional Development Center. (I-1, M-1&2)Ensure the capability to monitor participants’ professional development activities. (S/K-1 & 2) Recommendations

23. Next Steps Next Steps

24. THE RESULTS 25

25. Benefits • Free Professional Development (for life of grant) • Certification • Development provided by Authorities in the Field • Portfolio/Credit for Prior Learning Option • Graduate Level Academic Credit • Degree Credit (Cluster/Strands) • Career Networking and Blogging • Demonstration Mini Grant Opportunities

26. What to Expect • Facilitated Professional Development • Quality and Relevant Professional Development • Targeted Usage Training • Discussion Boards/Forums • Responsive Technical Support

27. Professional Development Resources Used The IRIS Center NCLB: Doing What Works Knowledge Development System 28

31. CONTACT INFORMATION Mrs. Renee Smith Ms. Saundra Birch Kentucky Department of Education SOE Technology Specialist Division of Next Generation Professionals Kentucky State University 500 Mero Street School of Education Frankfort, KY 40601 Frankfort, KY 40601 renee.scott@education.ky.govSaundra.birch@kysu.edu (502) 564-44770 Phone (502) 597-5919 Phone (502) 597-5917 Fax Dr. Beverly L. Downing Kentucky State University School of Education 400 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Beverly.downing@kysu.edu (502) 597-5919 Phone (502) 597-5917 Fax Http://education.kysu.edu