Using Online Training & Resources for Statewide

Professional Development

Mary E. Morningstar, Ph.D.NSTTAC National Summit

May 2-4, 2007mmorningstar@ku.edu

www.transitioncoalition.org

Late 1960’s

Department of Special Education commitment to secondary special education and career development starts in late 1960s

First, a little background….First, a little background….

Late 1960’s

1980’s 2000-20041970’s 2004-?1990’s

1970’s Federal grant for secondary

teacher education personnel preparation model, 1972-76

Federal RETOOL project for higher education faculty on career education for students with disabilities, 1975-79

1980’s National study of high school

programs, 1985-88

1985 Department of Defense Dependents’ Schools Summer Institute on career/ vocational

Summer transition workshops late 1980s

Secondary Special Education/ Transition personnel preparation grant, 1989-91

1990’s Kansas Systems Change

Project - Statewide Transition Training 1993-1998

Kansas Transition Network –contract with KSDE 1998-2000

KU Secondary/Transition Personnel Preparation Program 1994-1999

KU Secondary/Transition Outreach project 1997-2000.

2000-2004 Interprofessional/Transition

Personnel Preparation, 2000-03

National Transition Outreach Project (National Transition Coalition), 2001-2004

National Online Specialization in Transition Project, 2001-2004

2004 - Present KU TransCert: Online

Transition Graduate Certificate Program 2004-2008

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Professional Development for Transition 2004-2007

KU Secondary Transition Leadership Program 2005-2009

Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical AssistanceOngoing Technical Assistance

Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment

Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance

Action Planning & Goal SettingAction Planning & Goal Setting

Improved Practices & Impact

Transition Coalition

Instructor-led OnlineProfessional Development

Noninstructor-led OnlineProfessional Development

Graduate Coursework

Online Modules

Online Resources

Searchable Databases

Professional Development KU Summer

Institute

KU TransCert Online

Program

Models of Success

Continuing Ed. Online Classes• Overview of Transition• Transition Assessment• Interagency Collaboration• Employment

KU-SET DoctoralProgram

SEAs• Online training• Face to face • State Needs Assess• COPs

Comprehensive Approach: Step 1- Needs AssessmentComprehensive Approach: Step 1- Needs Assessment

• Transition Planning• Family Involvement• Student Involvement• Curriculum &

Instruction

• Access to General Curriculum

• Interagency Collaboration

• Transition Assessment

Quality Indicators of Exemplary Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs AssessmentTransition Programs Needs Assessment

7 Domains & 40 Items

QI ResultsQI Results

Step 2: Prioritize and Training & TAStep 2: Prioritize and Training & TA

• Non-instructor lead online training & resources

• Instructor lead online training• Face-to-face training and action

planning• Online communities of practice

Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical AssistancePlanning & Ongoing Technical Assistance

Noninstructor-led OnlineProfessional Development

Transition Coalition

Online Resources

Searchable Databases

Models of Success

Online Modules

Currently Available• Working with Families• Transition Assessment: The Big Picture• Best Practices in Transition and IDEA 2004• Cultural Diversity and Transition• Students with ED/BD and Employment

Online Design Phase• Aligning Transition IEPs with Standards• Self-Determination & Student Involvement in

Transition• Students with Significant Disabilities &

Positive Behavioral Support

* Adapted Modules that are State-specific

Online Module FrameworkOnline Module Framework

Learning Objectives Case-Based Examples & Activities Conceptual Models/Unifying Frameworks Important Point Now It’s Your Turn More Information & My Library Interactivity: Click & Compare; True/False;

Games; Audio/video Session Summary

Learning Objectives Case-Based Examples & Activities Conceptual Models/Unifying Frameworks Important Point Now It’s Your Turn More Information & My Library Interactivity: Click & Compare; True/False;

Games; Audio/video Session Summary

Pre/Post Test

Learning activities

Reflective questions

• Impact on teaching

• Barriers to implementation

• Reflection of general learning content

Pre/Post Test

Learning activities

Reflective questions

• Impact on teaching

• Barriers to implementation

• Reflection of general learning content

General General

ContentContent

User User

PortfolioPortfolio

Instructor-led OnlineProfessional Development

Graduate Coursework Professional Development

KU Transition Summer Institute

KU TransCert Online

Program

Continuing Education• Overview of Transition• Transition Assessment• Family and Student Involvement• Interagency Collaboration• Employment

KU-SET DoctoralProgram

States & Districts• QI State Assess• Online & F-t-F training• Action plans• COPs

...

KU TransCert ProgramKU TransCert Program

Research from the field

Aligned with CEC competencies

Translated from courses

User-validated Addressing critical

needs

Online Course ElementsOnline Course Elements

Course Content• Readings (Print & Online)• Online Lecture• Threaded Discussion• Media

– Videoclips on CD-ROM– Audioclips streamed

• Case-based Projects• Additional Resources

– Websites– PDF’s & print materials

Online Infrastructure• Courseware:

BlackBoard & Moodle• Technical Support

– Discussion board– Bb online support

• Orientation Materials– CD-ROM– Print– Online

• Online Gradebook• Digital Dropbox• Email

Go to SPED 859

4 week short courses

• Weekly Readings & Online Modules

• Threaded Discussion

• Activities and videos

• Projects

Topics• Introduction to Transition

Education & Services

• Family and Student Involvement

• Transition Assessment

• Vocational Training & Employment

• Interagency Collaboration

Step 3: Action Planning & Goal SettingStep 3: Action Planning & Goal Setting

Step 4: Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance

Step 4: Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance

• Communities of Practice– IDEAs Partnership– District-supported online COP– Transition Coalition developed

• Telephone calls• Video conferencing• On site & Events• Work with administrative team

Online Community of Practice; Follow-Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistanceup Support and Technical Assistance

Current & Future Evaluation Efforts: Personnel Preparation

Current & Future Evaluation Efforts: Personnel Preparation

Increased Transition Knowledge

Participant satisfaction

Improved Transition Planning

Attention to teaching transition

content

Increased communication

& linkages

• Competency Surveys• PBA• QI Program Evaluation• Goal Attainment Scaling• Focus groups• Content Analysis of

Discussions

Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical AssistanceOngoing Technical Assistance

Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment

Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance

Action Planning & Goal SettingAction Planning & Goal Setting

Improved Practices & Impact