State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Office of Special Education January 20, 2016 Vision To create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens Mission To provide leadership through the development of policy and accountability systems so that all students are prepared to compete in the global community State Board of Education MDE Office of Special Education 2 All students are proficient and show growth in all assessed areas Every student graduates high school and is ready for college and career Every child has access to a high quality early childhood program Every school has effective teachers and leaders Every community effectively uses a world-class data system to improve student outcomes State Board of Education Goals 5-Year Strategic Plan for MDE Office of Special Education 3 This session is designed to provide participants with the details of the alignment of the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to the Strategic Plan and other State initiatives, including the Literacy-Based Promotion Act. The State- identified Measurable Result (SiMR) will be discussed, and feedback from participants will be requested to inform Phase II of the SSIP. Purpose of this Session MDE Office of Special Education 4 The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) revised its approach to monitoring and supporting states with the goal of improving educational and functional outcomes for students with disabilities. To place a greater emphasis on monitoring for results, OSEP has added a new indicator (17) to the State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) that requires states to develop a State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) focused on improving results for students with disabilities. State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) MDE Office of Special Education 5 Comprehensive, multi-year plan Focuses on results for students Results-Driven Accountability Will be measured by a new Indicator 17 Phase I submitted to OSEP on April 1, 2015 APPROVED!! Phase II to be submitted in April 2016 State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) MDE Office of Special Education 6 The State will increase the percentage of third grade students with Specific Learning Disability and Language/Speech rulings in targeted districts who score proficient or higher on the regular statewide reading assessment from 38 percent to 68 percent by FFY State-identified Measurable Result (SiMR) MDE Office of Special Education 7 Internal and external stakeholders and the MDE Office of Special Education staff identified multiple contributing factors that are impacting reading proficiency for students with disabilities. Contributing Causes MDE Office of Special Education 8 Those contributing factors are: Limited capacity of staff to provide high quality, evidence- based reading instruction Low expectations for students with disabilities Inconsistent implementation of multi-tiered systems of supports Limited access to the general education curriculum Inconsistent delivery of evidence-based instruction in reading Contributing Causes (continued) MDE Office of Special Education 9 The OSE requested districts to submit an application to request participation in the SSIP. The application required the district to form a leadership team to conduct a data review for students with disabilities to complete the application process. The OSE received applications from 12 districts. State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) MDE Office of Special Education 10 Supports for Target Districts Funding for half the salary of a literacy coach to support teachers in providing evidence-based reading instruction and data analysis or a Professional Development Literacy Grant to build literacy capacity Campaign to increase the number of special education teachers who participate in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Re-purpose the technical assistance unit in the OSE to focus on the provision of differentiated technical assistance with a focus on literacy In-district training for teachers and administrators in Universal Design for Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Inclusive Practices, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, and development and implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports MDE Office of Special Education 11 Supports for Target Districts (cont.) In-district training for principals and administrators on how to conduct learning walks that address Inclusive Practices, Universal Design for Learning, and Differentiated Instruction Participation in a results-focused monitoring system that targets improved outcomes for students with disabilities, with a focus on reading, to assist districts with identifying areas of need and growth that will drive additional technical assistance activities provided by MDE MDE Office of Special Education 12 Amory Holmes County Lamar County Lee County Moss Point New Albany Richton Senatobia Municipal Sunflower County Walthall County Webster County Yazoo City SSIP Districts MDE Office of Special Education13 Additional districts will be recruited during the spring of 2016 for the second cohort beginning in the school year. SSIP Districts (cont.) MDE Office of Special Education 14 Welcome and Introductions State Board Visions, Mission, and Goals Purpose of SSIP Discussion: State-identified Measurable Result (SiMR) Discussion: Conducting a District Self- Assessment to Determine Literacy Needs Next Steps Entrance Meeting MDE Office of Special Education 15 Develop and implement a District Leadership Team; which must include the superintendent, special education director, curriculum director, and federal programs director, as well as additional members deemed necessary that meets regularly to review, analyze, and discuss data. Provide data to support the implementation of literacy activities outlined in the districts Literacy Action Plan. Utilize funds provided by MDE Office of Special Education (funding not to exceed $35,000.00) to employ a literacy coach or to implement research- based professional development through a Literacy Professional Development Grant. District Expectations MDE Office of Special Education 16 Provide time for administrators and teachers to participate in professional learning activities. Participate in a Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) site visit. Access technical assistance from the MDE Office of Special Education based upon identified needs. District Expectations (cont.) MDE Office of Special Education 17 SSIP Phase I: Special Education Task Force Internal Stakeholders at MDE Special Education Advisory Panel Special Education Directors Workgroup SSIP Phase II: Special Education Task Force Special Education Directors Input from parents in participating LEAs Internal Stakeholders at MDE Special Education Advisory Panel Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder engagement is critical to sustained, systemic improvement MDE Office of Special Education18 Kick-off and Data Analysis Meetings: Are the agendas user-friendly? Are there other activities that should be included? Are there any suggestions for the parent engagement meeting? Is the timeframe sufficient? How should MDE/SSIP districts utilize the information obtained from the parent meeting? Stakeholder Feedback MDE Office of Special Education 19 Data Sources: Are data points easily and readily accessible? Have you already determined specific needs from a review of your districts data? Are there other data points that would be helpful in determining needs? Stakeholder Feedback (cont.) MDE Office of Special Education 20 Professional Development: How can districts get more special education teachers involved in literacy professional development? Are needs assessments conducted in each school to determine PD needs so that resources are allocated to address those needs? How do schools/districts determine what Technical Assistance is needed from the Office of Special Education (OSE)? How should MDE evaluate professional development effectiveness in SSIP districts? Stakeholder Feedback (cont.) MDE Office of Special Education 21 The OSE has professional development available for ALL teachers and administrators. For a complete listing of available professional development offerings, please visit the RESA website at: https://services.nmec.net/MDE_Workshops.cfm. https://services.nmec.net/MDE_Workshops.cfm Trainings MDE Office of Special Education 22 The OSE has a teacher listserv available for all teachers. The purpose of the listserv is to inform teachers of upcoming trainings, upcoming webinars, and other resources that are available. Teacher Listserv MDE Office of Special Education 23 Teacher Listserv (cont.) MDE Office of Special Education 24 Edryce Thompson State Systemic Improvement Plan Support Specialist Lisa White (Educator in Residence) State Systemic Improvement Plan Coordinator M. April Rice Tanya Bradley Office Director Bureau DirectorOffice of Special Education Office of Instructional Support Contact Information for OSE MDE Office of Special Education 25