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NH RESPONDS: Professional Development for Excellence in Education Accomplishments 2009-2010

NH RESPONDS Grant focuses on Response to Intervention for literacy, behavior, and secondary transition support, improving student outcomes. Goals include improving personnel preparation and creating a training network.

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NH RESPONDS: Professional Development for Excellence in Education Accomplishments 2009-2010

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  1. NHRESPONDS - Professional Development for Excellence in Education Accomplishments 2009-2010Advisory Board Meeting June 21, 2010

  2. Support for NH RESPONDSis provided by the NH Bureau of Special Education, NH Department of Education under a State Personnel Development Grant from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services

  3. Agenda • NH RESPONDS: Grant Goals and Objectives • What Is RTI? • Accomplishments in 2009-2010 • Annual Performance Report Data • GrantActivities for next year • Questions and Answers

  4. NH RESPONDS Grant Goals & Objectives

  5. NH RESPONDS Integrated RtI as Systems Change Secondary Transition Literacy PBIS Professional Development Preservice through Institutions of Higher Education Certification through NH Department of Education District/SAU Supported Schools and Preschools Inservice through Statewide Training and Technical Assistance Centers for PBIS, Literacy and Secondary Transition

  6. NH RESPONDS Grant NH RESPONDS: Professional Development for Excellence in Education is a professional development (pre-service and in-service) grant focused on development and implementation of an integrated Response to Intervention system of literacy and behavior support that includes secondary transition supports at the high school level, implemented with fidelity resulting in improved student outcomes.

  7. NH RESPONDS Grant Goals • Improve pre-service and in-service personnel preparation systems by designing, delivering and evaluating research based practices in Response to intervention (RtI) systems of behavior, literacy and secondary transition supports for students at risk for school failure. (in participating high schools). • Improve the systems for recruiting, hiring, and retaining education and related service personnel who are highly qualified in these areas. • Develop a statewide training and technical assistance network that a) aligns with federal and state standards and (b) builds the capacity of early childhood education programs and K-12 schools in the state to adopt, implement with fidelity, and sustain effective and efficient systems and practices in the above areas. 

  8. The primary strategies for accomplishing NH RESPONDS grant goals include: • Demonstration Sites - comprehensive training and support in demonstration sites (K-12 schools and early childhood programs) in five SAUs. • Pre-service - work with institutions of higher education and other key stakeholders to improve pre-service educator preparation programs in grant related areas; align with certification standards from NH DOE. • Statewide Trainings – trainings offered yearly in grant areas to increase participants’ knowledge and skills.

  9. Positive Behavior Supports Secondary Transition Literacy NH RESPONDS University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability New Hampshire Department of Education NH Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions & Supports Institutions of Higher Education Family & Youth Organizations New Hampshire RESPONDS Statewide Advisory Board New Hampshire RESPONDS Leadership Team Professional Organizations Local Education Agencies Capacity Building Work Teams Comp, Standards, Certification Sec. Tran. PD ECE Training & TA Demonstration Evaluation Evaluation Competencies Standards Certification Outcomes Outcomes Students Educators Fidelity Training Curriculum Competencies Curriculum Training Coaching SAU-wide ECEs & Schools PD Standards Competencies Certification

  10. What is RTI?

  11. RTI…What Is It? Response to Intervention is the practice of… (1) providing high quality instruction/ intervention matched to student needs while (2) using learning rate over time and level of performance in order to (3) make important educational decisions. Batsche, G., Elliott, J., Graden, J., Grimes, J., Kovaleski, J., Prasse, D., Schrag,J., & Tilly, D. (2005) Response to Intervention: Policy Considerations and Implementation. Alexandria, VA: National Association of State Directors of Special Education.

  12. RTI Components • Leadership teams • Representative, collaborative and influential • Data based decision making • Universal screening • Monitor student progress • Systematic tiered model of instruction • Continuum of supports based on student needs • Provide evidence-based instruction and interventions all along the continuum of supports • Differentiated instruction

  13. Academic Systems Behavioral Systems • Intensive, Individual Interventions • Individual Students • Assessment-based • High Intensity • Intensive, Individual Interventions • Individual Students • Assessment-based • Intense, durable procedures • Targeted Group Interventions • Some students (at-risk) • High efficiency • Rapid response • Targeted Group Interventions • Some students (at-risk) • High efficiency • Rapid response • Universal Interventions • All students • Preventive, proactive • Universal Interventions • All settings, all students • Preventive, proactive Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success 1-5% 1-5% 5-10% 5-10% 80-90% 80-90%

  14. NH RESPONDS Accomplishments 2009-2010

  15. NH RESPONDS Demonstration Sites Conway – SAU # 9 – North Country • Children Unlimited –ECE * • Pine Tree Elementary School * • John Fuller Elementary School ** • Kennett High School * Newport – SAU #43 – Southwest • Early Childhood Support Program ** • Towle Elementary School * • Richards Elementary School ** Rochester – SAU #54 – Southeast • Reach Pre-School Program - dropped • Chamberlain Street Elementary School* • East Rochester School – dropped Somersworth – SAU #56 – Southeast • Somersworth ECE Program * • Maplewood Elementary School * • Hilltop Elementary School ** • Somersworth High School * (No SAUs from Lake Region applied – Somersworth was the next highest scoring application) Timberlane – SAU #55 South Central • Timberlane Learning Center –ECE ** • Sandown North Elementary School * • Atkinson Academy * Key: * Started in Year 1 (2008-2009) -2 HS started 1/2009 ** Started in Year 2 (2009-2010)

  16. NH RESPONDS Demonstration Site Training and Technical Assistance • On-site facilitation for SAU and school teams • Training for school teams (all three tiers), coaches, and SAU team • Begins with Universal System, then Targeted and Intensive -- Spiraled • 4 Years of Support • Resources provided free of charge

  17. NH RESPONDS SAU Demonstration Sites Implementation of June 2010

  18. NH RESPONDS Demo Site Accomplishments • SAU Leadership Teams developed - meet at least quarterly • Year 1 & Year 2 Early Childhood Education Programs • ECE program Universal Leadership team developed and meeting regularly • Tier 1 literacy and/or behavior established • Collection of student data and RTI process data • Year 1 Elementary Schools in each SAU • School Universal Leadership team developed and mtg regularly (minimum of monthly) • Tier 1 established and being implemented • Tier 2 team established and implementing or beginning implementation • Parent involvement & 2 way communication training provided • Collection of student data and RTI process data

  19. NH RESPONDS Demo Site Accomplishments Continued • Year 2 Elementary Schools • School Universal Leadership team developed and mtg monthly • Received 4-part Universal Literacy training • Parent involvement & 2 way communication training provided • Tier 1 established and implementing or beginning implementation • Collection of RTI process data and starting to collect student data • Two High Schools (Priority: PBIS and RENEW Tier 3) • School Universal Leadership team developed and mtg regularly • Behavior Tier 1 and Tier 2 established and being implemented • Tier 3 training in RENEW • Somersworth HS also looking to incorporate Literacy

  20. Integration of NH RESPONDS Framework • Review or development of competencies • Pre-service educator preparation programs • Information dissemination and user-friendly materials • Statewide Trainings (RTI Framework, Effective research based practices, Resources) • Certification requirements in teacher education, administration and other programs from NH DOE

  21. NH RESPONDS Preservice • NH RESPONDS staff researched and developed Administrator and Coach competencies for RTI in grant areas by November 2009 • Competencies reviewed by local and National experts and feedback collected by March 2010 • Competencies shared with Four IHEs (PSU, UNH, KSC, and Rivier) for incorporation of general competencies into their course work in specific program areas related to NH RESPONDS grant • Four IHEs meet quarterly to share and collaborate on how to incorporate key components of RTI into their existing teacher preparation programs and courses

  22. NH RESPONDS Statewide Training • NH RESPONDS 2 Part RTI Tier 2 Statewide Training held Spring 2010 • Offered to schools who are not demo sites • 14 School teams (approx. 100 participants) and many had attended our Tier 1 training the previous year • RTI Task Force members also attended • Annual Four Part Transition Training Series (November – May) – approx. 60 people per session

  23. NH RESPONDS Statewide Training Continued • Two 3-part Early Childhood Education Regional Trainings on early literacy and behavior provided in Conway and Somersworth/Rochester areas • Two 3 day RENEW trainings to approximately 30 participants in Berlin and Somersworth and commitment to working with students

  24. Other NH RESPONDS Activities • Developed formalized data matrix for collection & reporting of grant measures • Dissemination of NH RESPONDS tools and resources • Partner with Parent Information Center to build family engagement, 2 way communication & user friendly materials • Partner with Family Resource Connection to purchase and provide access to books and materials on grant topics • NH RESPONDS staff members on NH RTI Task Force and NH Transition Community of Practice to ensure alignment and collaboration

  25. Annual Performance Report Data

  26. SAU Level Data Collected • NH RESPONDS Blueprint (annually end of the year) • Consensus Building • Infrastructure • Implementation • Annual SAU Team Survey (prior to Annual Performance Report to OSEP)

  27. School Level: Universal/Tier 1 Behavior • Readiness/Fidelity Measures • Collaborative Team Checklist • Team Implementation Checklist (TIC) • Effective Behavior Support Survey (EBS) • Schoolwide Evaluation Tool (SET) for K-12 • Outcome Measures • Screening Results • ODRs (Trends, Reductions, Triangle) • Suspensions (ISS, OSS Reductions) • SPP # 4 (SAU Level)

  28. School Level: Secondary/Tier 2Behavior • Readiness/Fidelity Measures • Collaborative Team Checklist • Tier 2 Blended Checklist • Outcome Measures • Descriptive Summary of Students Served • Success on Behavior Change, Plans • Check In/Check Out Data

  29. School Level: Universal/Tier 1 Literacy • Readiness/Fidelity Measures • Literacy Universal Team Checklist (LUnTCh) • Collaborative team checklist • PET-R • Outcome Measures • Universal screening (e.g., Dibels or Aimsweb) • NECAP proficiency ratings

  30. School Level: Secondary/Tier 2 Literacy • Readiness/Fidelity Measures • Collaborative Team Checklist • Literacy Tier 2 Checklist • Outcome Measures • % students receiving Tier 2 who are returned from Tier 2 to Tier 1 • Increase in the % students receiving Tier 2 who meet NECAP proficiency

  31. School Level: Tertiary/Tier 3 Literacy • Readiness/Fidelity Measures • Collaborative Team Checklist • Literacy Tier 3 Checklist • Outcome Measures • Increase in the % students receiving Tier 3 who are returned from Tier 3 to Tier 2 or Tier 1

  32. Early Childhood Program Data • Collaborative Team Checklist • Pre-SET • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) • ELLCO

  33. Secondary Transition Data • Schoolwide Evaluation Tool (SET) for K-12  • Effective Behavior Support Survey (EBS) • Collaborative Team Checklist • RENEW Integrity Tool • The Student Progress Tracker

  34. PD Participant Survey Data • All school teams surveyed annually & keyed to NH RESPONDS Blueprint • End of statewide training events • End of workshop events

  35. Some Results to Date 2009 PD Activities = 201 SAU PD = 45 ECE PD = 7 Sec. Trans. PD = 11 2010 PD Activities = 480 SAU PD = 68 ECE PD = 39 Sec. Trans. = 53

  36. Continuation Report Measures • 81% of all PD is considered “sustained practice” vs. one-shot PD • RESPONDS is monitoring alignment with targeted SPP indicators • Competencies were developed & validated by “experts” • Approximately 50 – 60% of SAU personnel report they are more knowledgeable & skilled in RtI (target = 80%)

  37. Continuation Report Measures • Approximately 52% of school personnel report they are more knowledgeable & skilled in RtI (target = 80%) • 80% of personnel attending statewide training report it is high quality, relevant & useful (target = 80%) • 69% of personnel attending statewide training report increased knowledge of RtI (target = 80%)

  38. For your reading pleasure… The complete 2010 Continuation Report is available on the NH RESPONDS website: http://www.education.nh.gov/nhresponds/fed_rpts.htm

  39. Grant Activities for Next Year

  40. NH RESPONDS Activities for Next Year Demonstration Sites • Continue implementation and blending of literacy, behavior and secondary transition in the RTI framework with demonstration sites • Provide 2 day Leadership Institute to Demonstration Site’s SAU Leadership Teams • Provide family engagement training and strategies to increase 2 way communication • Determine how NH RESPONDS competencies can be incorporated into Demonstration site’s job descriptions and hiring practices

  41. NH RESPONDS Activities for Next Year Continued Preservice Training • Review competencies feedback from experts and make any adjustments to competencies prior to final dissemination • Continue work with 4 IHEs in incorporating RTI into their teacher preparation programs • Plymouth State University, University of New Hampshire, Keene State College, and Rivier College • Share NH RESPONDS competencies and IHE grant work with NH Standards and certification boards for possible incorporation and/or alignment with NH certification requirements

  42. NH RESPONDS Activities for Next Year Continued Statewide Trainings to be provided: • 2 part RTI Tier 3 statewide training • 4-Part Secondary Transition Series training • ECE regional trainings • RENEW trainings

  43. NH RESPONDS Activities for Next Year Continued • Continued Collaboration with NH RTI Task Force and NH Transition COP • Continued promotion of Family Resource Connection and the free resources available to educators, families and public • Development & dissemination of NHRESPONDS strategies and tools • User-friendly family materials

  44. NH RESPONDS Staff Institute on Disabilty - UNH JoAnne Malloy – HS and Secondary Transition JoAnne.Malloy@unh.edu Michael McSheehan, Literacy Michael.McSheehan@unh.edu Leigh Rohde, ECE Literacy Leigh.Rohde@unh.edu Evergreen Educational Consulting (Evaluators) Pat Mueller and David Merves, eec@gmavt.net Family Resource Connections Nancy Cristiano, http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc/ NH Dept of Education • Santina Thibedeau, Project Dir. • Amy Jenks, Grant Coordinator 271-3842, ajenks@ed.state.nh.us • Carol Angowski, Program Specialist II NH CEBIS • Howard Muscott, PBIS hmuscott@seresc.net • Eric Mann, PBIS emann@seresc.net • Tina Pomerleau, ECE PBIS tina@seresc.net • Elaine McNulty, Literacy Parent Information Center • Michelle Lewis, Parent Engagement, mlewis@picnh.org

  45. Questions?

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