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2. Topics to Explore The BEESS Captain and Her Mates (Org Chart) The History of FDLRS and Project Priorities The FDLRS Fleet (Network) Survival Tips for New Crew Members Life Preservers and Resources

3. Before we set sail on the FDLRS Sea of Knowledge Let�s find out Who�s new and who�s not� Who�s a pro and who has more learning to go�

6. BEESS Organization

8. FDLRS History Or�.. In the beginning�..

9. Major Milestones in FDLRS� History Florida Learning Resources System, �71 Florida Diagnostic and Resource Center, �74 Child Find Added, �75 Two Networks Merge and create Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), �78 Future Search Workshop, �94 Refocusing, �87 Reorganization, �95 7 functions to current 4, Reorganization of outcomes, instructional strategies, etc. Research-based Addition of 19th center

10. 1971 - FLRS Florida Learning Resources System (FLRS) Authorized in Florida Annual State Plan Joint effort of school districts and DOE Provided special ed inservice and curriculum resources Evolved over time Alpha in Palm Beach was first 14 between 1972 and 1977 4 added in 76-77 to complete system Brain child of Doris Nabi

11. 1974 � D & R Florida Diagnostic and Resource Center Est. by legislature ss 229.831-229.837, FS Identify and evaluate exceptional students Host districts established by legislature Originally 16 districts � increase to 18 in 1975 Non-host districts contracted with nearest host for services Provide range of diagnostic services Prescribe instruction and refer for services

12. 1975 Child Find added as a specific function of the D & R centers Consultation with parents, teachers and other constituents Familiarize constituents with facilities and services

13. Similarities and Differences Each system had 18 centers 15 centers had the same host district Only three had the same participating districts D & R funded through general revenue FLRS funded through Title VI B (94-142) D & R legislatively mandated FLRS District/DOE cooperative partnership

14. 1978 Two Networks were merged by the legislature � The Florida Learning Resource Network (FLRS) The Florida D & R Centers And they became one�

15. The Merger� The defining legislation is in Florida Statutes 229.832 and 229.834 which directed Department of Education to establish regional diagnostic and learning resource centers and defined purpose, duties, and responsibilities.

16. The Purpose To assist in the provision of medical, physiological, psychological, and educational testing and other services designed to evaluate and diagnose exceptionalities, to make referrals for necessary instruction and service, and to facilitate the provision of instruction and services to exceptional students.

17. Duties and Responsibilities Assist parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community organizations in locating and identifying exceptional children and in planning educational programs for them.

18. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the provision of services for exceptional children, using to the maximum, but not supplanting, existing facilities and services of each district.

19. Duties and Responsibilities Provide orientation meetings at least annually for teachers, principals, supervisors, and community agencies to familiarize them with center facilities and services for exceptional children.

20. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and assist in implementation of inservice training programs, consistent with each district�s program of staff development, for the development and updating of attitudes, skills, and instructional practices and procedures necessary to the education of exceptional children.

21. Duties and Responsibilities Assist districts in the identification, selection, acquisition, use, and evaluation of media and materials appropriate to the implementation of instructional programs based on individual educational plans for exceptional children.

22. Duties and Responsibilities Provide for the dissemination and diffusion of significant information and promising practices derived from educational research, demonstration, and other projects and�

23. Duties and Responsibilities Provide testing and evaluation services to nonpublic school pupils or other children who are not enrolled in public school.

24. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the delivery, modification, and integration of instructional technology, including microcomputer applications and adaptive and assistive devices, appropriate to the unique needs of exceptional students, and�

25. Duties and Responsibilities In a separate section, Authorized centers to assist districts in providing testing and evaluation services for high-risk or handicapped infants and preschool children and Assist districts in providing interdisciplinary training and resources to parents of high-risk or handicapped infants and preschool children and to day care and preschool programs

26. The Early Years There were 18 centers defined by geography and demographics. Centers had anywhere from 1 to 9 counties in their service areas. Some of the original host districts from the two networks changed. Centers were funded by application with general revenue and Part B under authority of BEES.

27. The Early Years Through FY 1991 each center was assigned a staffing ratio for Diagnostic Resources, Learning Resources, Child Find, and Secretarial/Clerical staff.

28. The Early Years Beginning in 1992 funding was based on an allocation of core staff (1 staff person for each of seven functions, one library technical assistant, 2 support staff, and, for multi-district centers only, an administrative allocation for one administrator and one administrative secretary) and a per student base allocation.

29. The Early Years The amounts based on the formula were for allocation purposes only and each center had discretion to assign staff based on existing resources and priorities. Each center was to provide equitable services across all functions.

30. The Early Years Centers submitted multi-year project applications and there was a prescribed cycle for renewal of projects. All projects did not apply at the same time although budgets and certifications had to be updated annually. The state provided a list of priorities annually that had to be addressed.

31. Service Delivery Consultants did lots of classroom visitation. Material collections provided loan materials for use in classrooms. Mass screening of school age population and entering kindergartners characterized child find. Diagnostic services supplemented school district testing services.

32. Service Delivery FDLRS maintained all of the special education inservice records for the districts. Inservice was targeted to special education teachers.

33. Administrative Structure Board of Directors � Superintendents of participating districts and HRS administrators Coordinating Council � ESE administrators of participating districts and HRS field representatives Advisory Board � Broad constituent representation

34. Scrutinized and Evaluated Major network evaluation in 1986-87 Contracted outside consulting firm � Evaluation Systems Design Reviewed every aspect of FDLRS Recommendations updated service delivery without altering basic objective of the network

35. 1987 Changes Refocused child find on emerging Pre-Kindergarten needs Refocused classroom visitation to support new teachers Updated materials collections to current priorities Added technology as a priority Disbanded the Board of Directors

36. Scrutinized Again 1994 Future Search Workshop Purpose was to identify issues and make recommendations about future mission and operations of FDLRS network Contracted study to Improvement Concepts Incorporated

37. 1995 Changes Reorganized the 7 functions into the 4 current functions � Child Find, Human Resources Development, Parent Services, and Technology Refocused on strategic planning and measurement of outcomes Reorganized materials function to focus on research based instructional strategies training � link resources to training Reconfigured and added 19th center

38. Survival of the Fittest In spite of all the massive changes in school laws in 2002, in statute FDLRS Remains Basically Unchanged FS Sect.1006.03

39. So� What About The Big Picture?

40. K-20 MISSION �Increase� the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system; their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities; and research valued by students, parents, and communities.�

41. Human Resources � �Be uncompromising� must embrace mission and goals Communications � Internally and across bureaus and divisions Performance � �What are we doing that is quantifiable that has made a difference to students� Professionalism � Demonstrated by all Commissioner Winn�s Priorities

42. GOALS Highest Student Achievement Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access Skilled Workforce and Economic Development Quality Efficient Services

43. Florida Department of Education Initiatives Strategic Imperatives Secondary Reform Sunshine State Standards K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plans Recruitment and Retention Highly Qualified Requirements Assistance Plus and Targeted Assistance Response to Intervention Task Forces and Work Groups Continuous Improvement

44. In Addition to All FL DOE Initiatives� BEESS also focuses on�. State Performance Plan Big Transition Rule Revisions Personnel Development Additional BEESS Initiatives And let�s not forget our FDLRS Priorities!

45. K-20Strategic Imperatives

48. Characteristics of effective schools: Strong instructional leadership High expectations for student achievement Instructional focus on reading, writing and mathematics Safe/orderly climate Frequent assessment CIM is Research Based�

52. BEESS� State Performance PlanMonitoring Priority Areas FAPE in the LRE Disproportionality Effective General Supervision Part B Effective Supervision Part B/Effective Transition Effective General Supervision Part B/General Supervision

53. So�..What do we do???? It�s All A Matter Of Perspective!!! Staff Development ESE Departments School Based Administrators General Education Special Education Coordinating Councils FL DOE/BEESS District Level Staff Teachers ~ Parents ~ Agencies ~ Paraprofessionals

54. OK � Now That We�re On Information Overload� Let�s take a look at some�

56. Remember� It�s A Balancing Act!

57. Start by asking some good questions!

58. Do my colleagues and I know the FDLRS Project Prioritiesand are we all focused on common goals? Child Find Parent Services Human Resource Development Technology

60. Context Leadership, Learning Communities, Resources Process Data-Driven, Research-Based, Evaluation Learning, Collaboration, Design Content Equity, Quality Teaching, Family Involvement

61. Principles of Effective Staff Development Continuous Improvement Model (CIM) Florida Professional Development System Evaluation Protocol National Staff Development Council Standards Research-Based Instructional Practices

62. Do I Know Who Other Players Are???

63. When planning for meetings and professional development activities, do I �remember to focus on my CRAAFT?

64. Am I sharing my bright ideas with my colleagues???

65. Do I remind myself that I�m in a learning curve?

66. What other �Cruising Assistance� would be helpful as you navigate your role with FDLRS?

67. Always remember� we�re all in this TOGETHER!

68. Mary Ann Ahearn, FDLRS HRD Coordinating Unit ahearnm@nefec.org 386-312-2265 or 386-329-3800 www.pda-ese.org www.fdlrs.org OR Donna Haff, FDLRS Miccosukee haffd@mail.leon.k12.fl.us 850-487-2630 http://www.fdlrs.leon.k12.fl.us/