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1 Using IRIS Resources to Embed Evidence-Based Practices in Personnel Preparation Programs OSEP 2014 Project Directors’ Conference Washington, DC The IRIS Center is funded through a cooperative agreement U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grant #H325E120002. The contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officers, Sarah Allen and Tracie Dickson. iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 1

2 What IRIS Does Develops free online instructional materials and resources Provides TA, training, and dissemination services Serves three primary consumer groups – College and university faculty – Professional development providers – Independent learners Seeks to improve the knowledge and application skills of future and current education professionals about evidence-based practices iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 2

3 The IRIS Center Staff IRIS@VU - Vanderbilt University Resources Development Modules and Materials Production Technology and Website Evaluation IRIS@CGU - Claremont Graduate University Training and Technical Assistance Outreach and Support Evaluation iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 3

4 IRIS Instructional Resources STAR Legacy instructional, interactive modules Case Studies Activities Information Briefs Interviews (Podcasts) Video Vignettes Film Tool Book Tool Evidence-based Practices Summaries Note: Some resources are available in Spanish. iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 4

5 IRIS Resource Delivery The IRIS Website http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu ORhttp://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu http://www.iriscenter.com Barrier-free 508 compliant No passwords Free (no cost to users) NEW! iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 5

6 IRIS Services Webinars Web Tours Faculty and PD Seminars Work Sessions iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 6

7 Using IRIS: Resources for Faculty Faculty Guide to Using IRIS Resource Top Tips for Faculty Sample Syllabi Wrap Around Concept Maps Curricular Matrices ( coming soon ) Coursework Planning Forms Standards – CEC – CAEP – DEC iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 7

8 Using IRIS: Resources for PD Providers PD Guide to Using IRIS Resources Top Tips for PD Providers Wrap Around Concept Maps Planning Forms Sample PD Activities ( coming soon ) Standards – INTASC iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 8

9 HQ-TEEMS Grant: Highly Qualified Teachers of Exceptional Education, Math, and Science California University of Pennsylvania Katherine Mitchem, Ph.D., BCBA-D iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 9

10 OSEP: Personnel Development Program Invests IDEA funds to improve the quality and increase the number personnel to effectively use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities 325T Program From 2007 – 2011, OSEP funded 72 discretionary grants to redesign and restructure special education teacher preparation programs ensure program graduates will implement evidence-based practices. Domains addressed: align program with state licensure (or certifications) standards improve program’s organizational structure and instructional delivery improve curriculum and course content improve support for teacher candidates developed and implemented comprehensive program evaluation iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 10

11 325T: Essential Elements of the Program 1.Strategic focus on evidence-based practices 2.Comprehensive review and revision of curriculum and individual courses 3.Access resources on evidence-based practices – IRIS Center modules embedded in coursework across the curricula – What Works Clearing House / Doing What Works resources – Center for Applied Science Technology (CAST) 4.Resources allocated for faculty time 5.Professional development to build the capacity of faculty and school partners 6.Ongoing communication and collaboration iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 11

12 Infusion of IRIS Modules into Coursework: Blended GE/SE K-6 Courses: – Intro to Special Education – Elementary Methods – Applied Behavior Analysis iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 12

13 Course: Introduction to Special Education IRIS Modules: – School Counselors: Facilitation Transitions – The Pre-Referral Process – Serving Students with Visual Impairments: The Importance of Collaboration – Accessing the General Education Curriculum – Effective School Practices iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 13

14 Course: Elementary Methods IRIS Modules: – Content Standards – CSR: A Reading Comprehension Strategy – Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports – Differentiated Instruction – Study Skills (Part 1) – Study Skills (Part 2) iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 14

15 Course: Applied Behavior Analysis IRIS Modules: – Addressing Disruptive and Noncompliant Behaviors (Part 1) – Addressing Disruptive and Noncompliant Behaviors (Part 2) – Classroom Management (Part 1) ( for non-SE majors only ) – Classroom Management (Part 2) ( for non-SE majors only ) – Functional Behavioral Assessment – SOS: Helping Students Become Independent Learners IRIS Activities: – Behavior-Conduct an ABC Analysis – Duration and Latency Recording – Frequency and Interval Recording iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 15

16 Training Highly-Qualified Effective Practitioners: Project THEP University of Alabama at Birmingham Scott Snyder ssnyder@uab.edu iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 16

17 Context: UAB Pre 325T – Regular Ed and Special Ed in separate departments, undergraduate/graduate programs, no RTI Post 325T – Closure of undergraduate Special Ed – Regular Ed, Special Ed, and ELL in same department – Integration of RTI principles/practices into Regular Ed initial certification – Continuing efforts to enable dual or triple certification 19 courses re-designed across SE, ECE/ELE, and Secondary Ed (15 with IRIS modules) with a focus on EBP and RTI iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 17

18 Lessons Learned While IRIS modules are intuitive, faculty needs support in efficient and effective integration Faculty awareness of EBPs remains a challenge (e.g., Clearer links between WWC and IRIS modules would help) Fidelity of implementation remains a challenge – http://ncipp.education.ufl.edu/files_33/Candidate EBPsurvey.pdf http://ncipp.education.ufl.edu/files_33/Candidate EBPsurvey.pdf Faculty report a desire for implementation videos iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 18

19 Illustration of Results from an Online Faculty Survey Evidence Based Practices Rating Scale: 0= Not mentioned in the course 1=Mentioned/Discussed in the course 2= Mentioned/Discussed in the course plus assignment/assessment 3=Demonstrated/Modeled in the course 4=Demonstrated/Modeled/Applied in Classroom Context iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu | www.iriscenter.com 19

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