2018 OSEP Project Directors’ Conference OSEP Disclaimer 2018 OSEP Project Directors’ Conference DISCLAIMER: The contents of this presentation were developed by the presenters for the 2018 Project Directors’ Conference. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474)

Tools for TA: Developing and Using Products that Meet Identified Needs Linda McDowell, Ph.D. National Center on Deaf-blindness, Executive Director nationaldb.org info@nationaldb.org The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education #H326T130013. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of The Research Institute, nor the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Jo Ann McCann.

Session Objective 1: Describe products and tools used in technical assistance (TA) activities provided by the National Center on Deaf-Blindness in key initiative areas: Early Identification, Referral, and Intervention Family Engagement Qualified Personnel Literacy Transition National Child Count

Session Objective 2: Demonstrate: Tools support the delivery of technical assistance (TA) related to deaf-blindness Tools achieve outcomes that are the goals of all TA projects

Presenter Assumptions about TA: Technical Assistance, done well, is valuable Needs are met Reported to OSEP as “quality, relevant, and useful” TA tools support both child specific and systems work Building capacity Adoption of effective practices Sustainable solutions

Tools for TA: Decision making NCDB Product development process Stage 1 – Analyze Needs Stage 2 – State Objectives and Design Stage 3 – Select and Develop Content Stage 4 – Utilize Content Stage 5 – Revise and Evaluate Stage 6 – Disseminate

TA Tool Examples Each example tool is used in NCDB’s technical assistance (universal, targeted, and intense activities) Questions to answer: How might this tool be used to encourage and support the implementation of effective practices (child-specific TA)? How might this tool be used to support technical assistance goals related to identifying and addressing systemic needs (systems TA)?

Meeting Needs in Key Initiative Areas Examples of TA Tools for: Early Identification, Referral, and Intervention Family Engagement Qualified Personnel Literacy Transition National Child Count

Early Identification, Referral, and Intervention Initiative To identify barriers to early identification and referral for appropriate services Early Identification and Referral Self-Assessment Guide To provide resources for personnel and family training The Sooner the Better: A Framework for Training Early Intervention Practitioners on Deaf-Blindness

Family Engagement Initiative To promote collaboration between OSEP-funded projects to minimize duplication and maximize the effectiveness of services Working Together for Families: State Deaf-Blind Project and Parent Center Collaborations To support local service providers in their daily work with children Meet Ava Bullis as She Transitions to a New School

Qualified Personnel Initiative To establishing an infrastructure to support qualified personnel Recommendations for Improving Intervener Services National Intervener Certification E-Portfolio System To provide resources for personnel and family training Open Hands, Open Access: Deaf- Blind Intervener Modules To support local service providers in their daily work with children Are Intervener Services Appropriate for Your Student With Deaf-Blindness?: An IEP Team Discussion Guide

Literacy Initiative To support local service providers in their daily work with children Literacy for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss Website

Transition Initiative To determine essential activities that must be carried out during the transition process READY Tool: Readiness Evaluation of Transition to Adulthood for Deaf-Blind Youth To learn about best transition practices from young adults, families, and service providers Accessing the Dream: Preparing Deaf-Blind Youth for a Self-Determined Life

National Child Count To use data to inform technical assistance National Child Count of Children and Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind Report

Delivery of TA To ensure that technical assistance providers use evidence-based strategies Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind: A TA Reference Guide

For More TA Tool Information: Additional Initiative Area Products https://nationaldb.org/products Handout (on OSEP PDM website) Contact Linda McDowell mcdowelll@wou.edu 601-606-8040 (cell)

2018 OSEP Project Directors’ Conference OSEP Disclaimer 2018 OSEP Project Directors’ Conference DISCLAIMER: The contents of this presentation were developed by the presenters for the 2018 Project Directors’ Conference. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474)