Archives+2013

**Opening of Academy**
Agenda - Academy Overview - Course Requirements - Presenter Bios - Participant List - Reference List - District Profiles - Sorted Alphabetically: Sorted by Income Sorted by Sped Rate Pre-Academy Survey - @http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GRFBDYW

PROJECT PLANNING
Project Planning Power Point Project Planning chart to use Critical Friends Document Project Planning Checklist

Change Game
References Document - Change Game power point-

**COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION** Sarah Guckenburg power point

Collaborative Evaluation guide - [[file:Colllaborative evaluation guide.pdf]]


1. Link to MA DESE Common Core site: [] 2. Link to common core standards: []
 * COMMON CORE **

= USING DATA TO DRIVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS = Empowered by Data documents:

**Verify Your Data Worksheet: [[file:Verify Your Data Worksheet.docx]]**
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= Tools to use: =

**Consensogram:**
Questions used at our session: Power Point slides from last year: Consensogram documents:

Compass Points activity [[file:Compass north_south.pdf]] [[file:CompassPoint extra with MBTI.doc]]
= LEGAL UPDATE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION =

Legal Update PPT [[file:Legal update power point 2013. wiki version.pptx]]
Recent OSEP Guidance and Q & A on Dispute Resolution Procedures

OSEP Model for Written Notification of Parental Rights regarding use of Public Benefits/Insurance [[file:accmodelwrittennotification-6-11-13.pdf]]
=** MARY BETH DOYLE **=
 * Begin With **
 * Articles **
 * Handouts **
 * November **
 * Parent Concerns **
 * Positive Behavior Supports **
 * Role Clarification **
 * They said we need a para **

Online Resources
Using Online Resources 2013 - created by Vicki Hornus Online Resources Suggested by Participants


 * PARAPROFESSIONAL WEBINAR - **** November 12, 2013 **** 1:00 - 2:30PM **
 * Documents **

=PROBLEM STATEMENTS= 1.  2.  3.   4.   5. Five Whys Article-

= RECENT REPORTS AND RESOURCES = Resources for Evidence Based Instruction AIR Report: Inclusive Design, Building Educator Evaluation Systems that Support Students with Disabilities Civil Rights Report Brown Center Report on Tracking Brown Center Report - Ability Grouping Brookings Institute Report: Tech Success Stories Report: // State of Learning Disabilities // (2011). National Center for Learning Disabilities Report: // Survey Finds Special Ed Impacted by Poor Economy // (2011). CEC Report: // Challenging Change: // // How Schools and Districts are Improving the Performance of Special Education Students // (2008). National Center for Learning Disabilities. Research and Policy Brief: // High Quality Professional Development for All Teachers: Effectively Allocating Resources // (2011). National Comprehensive Center for Teache Quality. Report: // Met Life Survey of the American Teacher: Preparing Students for College and Careers // (2011). Report: // Shifting Trends in Special Education // (2011). Fordham Institute Research and Policy Brief: // Challenges in Evaluating Special Education and English Language Learner Specialists. // National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality. IDEA Fact Sheet: // Determination Letters on State Implementation of the IDEA // (2011) Research Brief: // Connecting Leadership to Learning // (2010). The Wallace Foundation. Report: // Learning from Leadership: Investigating the Links to Improved Student Learning // (2010). The Wallace Foundation. Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom - Resource List (Hornus) - Issues of Special Education Effective Practices, Spending, Equity and Costs 15. You Tube link for IDEA version of // My Girl // []

= SHARING CAROUSEL =

**Courtney's Transition** Timeline Calendar [[file:Courtney's Transition Guidelines Calendar.docx]]

 * CPS Observation Policy ** [[file:CPS Observation policy.docx]]
 * Kristin's Simple Idea/Student Services Snippet ** [[file:Kristin Simple Idea.docx]]

Louise's RtI Documents:
=== 1. Overview 2. Parent Invitation ===
 * 3. Agenda [[file:///C:/Users/tpetry/Downloads/maspecialedleadershipacademy_20140701-HTML/maspecialedleadershipacademy/mainSpace/files/Copy%20of%20RtI%20Agenda%20-%20Google%20Drive.mht|Copy of RtI Agenda - Google Drive.mht]] ** ** 4. Participants Log ** [[file:///C:/Users/tpetry/Downloads/maspecialedleadershipacademy_20140701-HTML/maspecialedleadershipacademy/mainSpace/files/Copy%20of%20Problem%20Solving%20Meeting%20Participants%20Log%20-%20Google%20Drive.mht|Copy of Problem Solving Meeting Participants Log - Google Drive.mht]]
 * 5. ** ** Parent Brochure ** [[file:Copy of Response to Instruction- parent brochure - Google Drive.mht]]** 6. Tier 1 form A [[file:Copy of Tier 1 Form A - Sheet1.pdf]] **
 * 7. Tier 1 Form B [[file:Copy of Tier 1 Form B - Sheet1 (1).pdf]] ** ** 8. Tier 2 Form A [[file:Copy of Tier 2 Form A - Sheet1.pdf]] ** ** 9. Tier 2 Form B [[file:Copy of Tier 2 Form B - Sheet1.pdf]] **
 * 10. Tier 3 Form A [[file:Copy of Tier 3 Form A - Sheet1.pdf]] ** ** 11. Tier 3 Form B [[file:Copy of Tier 3 Form B - Sheet1.pdf]] **
 * N1 Letter Examples [[file:N1 Letter Examples.doc]] **

= PRE-ACADEMY SUMMER READINGS = American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, Education Law Center and Juvenile Law Center, "Foster Care & Education, Issue Brief," //Legal Center for Foster Care & Education//, May 2012. Beaver, Jessica K. & Weinbaum, Elliot H., “Measuring School Capacity, Maximizing School Improvement,” // Consortium for Policy Research in Education Policy Brief, // July 2012. Bleiberg, Joshua & West, Darrell M., “Special Education: The Forgotten Issue in No Child Left Behind,” // Brookings Up Front, // June 18, 2013 – **To be read with** (counts as 1 article): Loveless, Tom, “Ability Grouping, Tracking, and How Schools Work,” //Brookings The Brown Center Chalkboard,// April 3, 2013. 1. Carr, Nicole Schrat, “Increasing the Effectiveness of Homework for All Learners in the Inclusive Classroom,” //School Community Journal,// Vol. 23, No. 1, 2013. Jennings, Jack, “Reflections on a Half-Century of School Reform: Why Have We Fallen Short and Where Do We Go From Here?” // Center on Education Policy, // January 2012. Lytle, James H., “Where is Leadership Heading?” // Phi Delta Kappan Magazine //, May 2012. 1. Reichert, Michael & Hawley, Richard “Relationships Play Primary Role in Boys’ Learning,” //Phi Delta Kappan//, May 2013, V 94, N8 – Sparks, Sarah D., “Experts Call For Expanding Boys’ Career Options,” // Education Week //, May 9, 2011. 1. Reville, Paul, “Seize the Moment to Design Schools That Close Gaps,” //Education Week//, June 5, 2013. 1. Sparks, Sarah D., “A ‘Neglected’ Population Gets Another Chance at a Diploma,” //Education Week//, June 6, 2013. 1. Templeton, Beth Lindsay, “Why is That Child So Rude?” //Educational Leadership//, May 2013, Vol. 70, No. 8. 1. Tefs, Michael & Telfer Deborah M., “Director’s and Superintendent’s Commentary: Behind the Numbers, Redefining Leadership to Improve Outcomes for All Students, //Journal of Special Education Leadership,// March 2013. Whitehurst, Grover J. & Whitfield, Sarah, "Compulsory School Attendance, What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy," //Brown Center on Education Policy at Brookings,// August 2012.
 * Reading List: ** [[file:13reading list-MA-final to use.docx]]
 * Reading Questions: ** [[file:13reading questions-final to use with logo.docx]]
 * Articles - Please Read at least 6: **
 * To be read with ** (counts as 1 article):

1. ies Report on post-high school outcomes 2. Secondary Transition Resources 3. NSTTAC Indicator 13 Checklist - Q & A  4. NSTTAC Checklist 5. NSTTAC checklist (enhanced) 6. Transition Power Point 7. Link to NSTTAC [|NSTTAC website]
 * TRANSITIONS **

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