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How did we do? Following Our Post-School Leavers June 13, 2012

How did we do? Following Our Post-School Leavers June 13, 2012. Type your name and email address (along with all team members participating with you) in the ‘Chat Box’ on the left. CCTS will conduct a sound check at 2:50 and 2:55 . We’ll begin at 3:00 and end by 4:00.

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How did we do? Following Our Post-School Leavers June 13, 2012

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  1. How did we do? Following Our Post-School Leavers June 13, 2012 • Type your name and email address (along with all team members participating with you) in the ‘Chat Box’ on the left. • CCTS will conduct a sound check at 2:50 and 2:55 . We’ll begin at 3:00 and end by 4:00. • Use the ‘Chat Box’ to type in questions and/or responses; we’ll address these mid-way through the webinar and during the last ten minutes. • After the webinar, you will receive a follow-up email requesting that you complete a quick survey. Thank you for joining us today! CCTS OSPI Special Education State Needs Project

  2. Special Announcement Please join us in saying farewell to Wendy as she leaves CCTS to pursue an opportunity at the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project at Kansas University in special education research. We are sad to see her go!

  3. Center for Change in Transition Services Seattle University OSPI State-Needs Project How did we do? Following Our Post-School Leavers June 13, 2012 Presenters: Cinda Johnson, Wendy Iwaszuk & Beth Charles Website: www.seattleu.edu/ccts Email: CCTS@seattleu.edu Phone: 206.296.6494 CCTS OSPI Special Education State Needs Project

  4. Agenda • Brief review of Post-School Data Collection • Definitions for Post-School Leavers • Using the Transition Systemic Framework (TSF) • Using the TSF wizard to make program improvements • Tips for increasing your contact rate with leavers

  5. History of Post-School Data Collection • CCTS has conducted the Washington State Post-School survey since 1999 for students with IEPs • In 2005, this data collection was federally mandated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004) • OSPI is required to report outcomes to OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) as part of Indicator 14 Part B of our State Performance Plan (SPP)

  6. Nearly a Decade of Follow-Up Study

  7. Micro-Level Analyses for Local Improvement Plans

  8. Definitions for Post-School Leavers • In 2009, Washington adopted OSEP’s measurable categories of postsecondary engagement • Higher Education • Competitively Employed • Other Education or Training • Other Employment

  9. 1. Higher Education Enrolled on a full- or part-time basis in a community college (2-year program), or college/university (4- or more year program) for at least one complete term, at any time in the year since leaving high school.

  10. 2. Competitive Employment Worked for pay at or above the minimum wage in a setting with others who are nondisabled for a period of 20 hours a week for at least 90 days at any time in the year since leaving high school (including military employment).

  11. 3. Other Postsecondary Education or Training Enrolled on a full- or part-time basis for at least one complete term at any time in the year since leaving high school in an education or training program (e.g., Job Corps, adult education, workforce development program, or vocational technical school which is less than a 2-year program).

  12. 4. Some Other Employment • Worked for pay or been self-employed for a period of at least 90 days at any time in the year since leaving high school. This includes working in a family business such as: • farm, • store, • fishing, • ranching, • catering services, • etc.

  13. The CCTS Online Survey Survey the leavers by following the online prompts while you conduct the phone call interview.The survey will calculate and sort your outcome data for you.

  14. When and How to Survey Leavers: 1) Enter 2010-11 Leavers’ Demographic data by June 1, 2012 (you have already completed this step)2) Using your district’s contact information, make the calls to each leaver—at least three attempts for each before closing the survey on November 1, 2012.3) Enter 2011-12 Leavers’ Demographic data by June 1, 2013.

  15. Need a CCTS Online Data Collection Account?

  16. Logging in from the CCTS website Quick Link to Online Data Collection System

  17. TSF Log In Review http://webapps.seattleu.edu/CCTSSurvey/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCCTSSurvey%2fDefault.aspx

  18. TSF Review: Reset Password

  19. TSF Review: Adding/Removing Users

  20. Adding a new district-level account Edit/Update Current Accounts

  21. Adding a new district-level account

  22. TSF Online Data Collection System

  23. Selecting the Survey Select 2010-2011 to conduct the survey due on November 1, 2012

  24. Selecting the Survey Select 2011-2012 to enter demographic data for students who left this school year (due on June 1, 2013) and who you will call between June 1, 2013 and November 1, 2013

  25. RESOURCES Check-out the resources available for download and review the video training modules under each step-by-step guide

  26. Post-School Outcome Reports Access the reports to see how your district has done on Indicator 14 compared to the state and like-sized schools

  27. Target 70% or Higher Your School District’s Data

  28. Accessing 2009-2010 Leaver Reports

  29. More Reports…

  30. Using Your Data • Use the TSF Online Data Collection System Improvement Action Plan and new Wizard to “triangulate” your post-school data, the Indicator 13 (secondary transition IEP components) and Quality Indicators for Secondary Transition (QuIST) Survey! CCTS OSPI Special Education State Needs Project

  31. TSF Action Plan Information

  32. TIPS to Improve Contact Rate: • Need better methods to track leavers? • Gather post-school contacts from leavers beyond their home phone number: • Try email, private use of social media contact information • Contact relatives or close friends who also attend your school or live in the neighborhood • Gather this information on your students each year after they turn 16—review it at the IEP meeting until they graduate or exit high school

  33. Upcoming CCTS Trainings • CCTS will present at the annual Combined Summer Institute . Come check-out our shared session with South Kitsap Special Educators on building strong secondary transition programs with high student involvement • See CCTS at WASA for a workshop session • Look for upcoming CCTS 2012-13 Webinars! CCTS OSPI Special Education State Needs Project

  34. Farewell Dr. Iwaszuk and thank you for your work !Please contact CCTS or visit the Seattle University website if you are interested in filling the CCTS Director Position! Cinda Johnson, Principal Investigator Beth Charles, Project Coordinator Wendy Iwaszuk, Director Website: www.seattleu.edu/ccts Email: ccts@seattleu.edu Phone: (206) 296-6494

  35. How did we do? Following Our Post-School Leavers June 13, 2012 Thank you for joining us today! CCTS OSPI Special Education State Needs Project

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