1. Using Online Training & Resources for Statewide Professional Development Mary E. Morningstar, Ph.D. NSTTAC National Summit May 2-4, 2007 mmorningstar@ku.edu www.transitioncoalition.org

2. Late 1960’s Department of Special Education commitment to secondary special education and career development starts in late 1960s First, a little background…. Late 1960’s 1980’s 2000-2004 1970’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

3. Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical Assistance Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs Assessment Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance Action Planning & Goal Setting Improved Practices & Impact

4. SEAs Online training Face to face State Needs Assess COPs

5. Comprehensive 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 Transition Programs Needs Assessment 7 Domains & 40 Items

6. QI Results

7. Step 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 Planning & Ongoing Technical Assistance

8. Noninstructor-led Online Professional Development Transition Coalition Online Resources Searchable Databases Models of Success Online Modules

9. 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

10. Online 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 GeneralContent UserPortfolio

11. Instructor-led Online Professional 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 Doctoral Program States & Districts QI State Assess Online & F-t-F training Action plans COPs

12. ... KU TransCert Program Research from the field Aligned with CEC competencies Translated from courses User-validated Addressing critical needs

13. Online 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

14. 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

15. Step 3: Action Planning & Goal Setting

16. 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-up Support and Technical Assistance

17. 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

18. Online and Face-to-Face Training, Action Planning & Ongoing Technical Assistance Quality Indicators of Exemplary Transition Programs Needs Assessment Online Community of Practice; Follow-up Support and Technical Assistance Action Planning & Goal Setting Improved Practices & Impact