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Improving Collaboration through Standards-Based
IEPs: Tools and TacticsSpecial School District
Amber Del Gaiso & Scott Crooksakdelgaiso@ssdmo.org/sdcrooks@ssdmo.org
• SB IEP rationale & process
• SB IEP pilot process
• Strategies & tools for implementation
• Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
• Results - impact on IEP goals & collaboration
Agenda
K: What I know about SB IEP
W: What I would like to know
L: What I learned
KWL chart
Why the shift? A special education best practice implemented nationwide
2010 NASDSE survey: ◦ 37 of 42 responding
states indicated use of standards-based IEPs
◦ MO one of eight states that did not respond
NCLD.org
Why the Shift? It’s good for kids!
Positive Focus◦ IEPs are built on the belief that a student with
disabilities is capable of achieving grade level proficiency if given appropriate instruction and supports.
Raises the Bar◦ Parents and teachers have higher but realistic
expectations.
Why the Shift? It’s good for kids!
Encourages Collaboration & Awareness◦ IEP teams come to better understanding of state
‘s academic content standards & work together to support student learning.
Aligns with Standards-Based Grading◦ For partner districts that are utilizing or moving
towards this grading, SB IEP will allow for alignment.
Why the Shift? SSD CSIP
Goal 1: Develop and enhance quality educational/instructional programs to improve performance and enable students to meet their personal, academic, and career goals.
Goal 5.1: Increase effectiveness of collaborative structures at the buildin/area and classroom level.
Why the Shift? SSD SB IEP Project Team’s Charter• Problem: Current IEP process doesn’t encourage collaboration
within IEP/school teams & goals often don’t align to standards, limiting success for students.
• Opportunity: We can improve collaboration within IEP/school teams in order to increase academic, transition, vocational & behavior/social success of all students through the implementation of IEPs aligned to standards.
• Goal: SB IEP implementation will increase the number of collaboratively created & grade level standards-aligned IEP goals from x% to 100%.
Jessica Yates, jessica.yates@maine.edu
Meeting all of a child’s academic needs = Two types of goals
Goals aligned with grade level achievement/performance standards that:◦ Include specific conditions to facilitate student access to, and
progress towards, mastery of Missouri Learning Standards
Goals designed to address a child’s basic skill deficiencies that:◦ Can be aligned with Missouri Learning Standards, but may not
necessarily be aligned with grade-level standards
Programming must remediate skill deficiencies AND ensure access to grade level content/skills – two-pronged approach
Review 7 Step Process
Complete a 3-2-1:◦ 3 things we do
currently◦ 2 things we don’t yet
do◦ 1 question
7 Step Process
• SB IEP rationale & process
• SB IEP pilot process
• Strategies & tools for implementation
• Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
• Results - impact on IEP goals & collaboration
Agenda
SB IEP pilot added to District CSIP
Project Team established, created mission & goals
Team researched best practices & exemplar training models
SB IEP Pilot Process
Pilot sites selected
Professional learning provided to pilot school SSD administrators
Pilot school SSD administrators provided professional learning to SSD staff
SB IEP Pilot Process Continued
Admin participated in ongoing professional learning cohort group during year
Admin provided ongoing support & professional learning to staff during year
Data was analyzed throughout process!
SB IEP Pilot Process Continued
Reflect on our pilot steps – which step(s) might your district consider for implementation of SB IEPs?
Debrief
• SB IEP rationale & process
• SB IEP pilot process
• Strategies & tools for implementation
• Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
• Results - impact on IEP goals & collaboration
Agenda
Project team developed a whole TOOLBOX of tools to aid in implementation!
Strategies & tools for implementation
“Toolkit helps teachers craft tangible learning targets for individual students and supports student growth with research-based strategies, tailored for a student’s specific needs.”
Goalbook Toolkit
SB IEP Charter & Roles
Admin & Teacher next steps documents
Collaboration tools
Google site & associated resources
IEP Collaboration Conversation Tool
Review Collaboration Tool
How might a tool like this improve collaboration?
Which questions do you think would be especially important for your teachers to consider?
• SB IEP rationale & process
• SB IEP pilot process
• Strategies & tools for implementation
• Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
• Results - impact on IEP goals & collaboration
Agenda
Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
In addition to improving goal-writing process, project team saw an opportunity!
Why not improve instructional practices along the way?
What is UDL?
Do teachers in your district utilize UDL strategies?
Which area (engagement, representation, expression) might be a good place to start with your staff?
Debrief
• SB IEP rationale & process
• SB IEP pilot process
• Strategies & tools for implementation
• Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
• Results - impact on IEP goals & collaboration
Agenda
Implementation 14-15 Pilot
◦ 235+ Special Educators◦ 25 Schools
15-16 Full Implementation◦ 3000+ Special Educators◦ Approximately 270 Schools
Results – Goal Analysis Scoring Rubric
◦ Core Purpose ◦ Conditions ◦ Learner Behavior◦ Criteria ◦ Adaptation
Each component can be scored as a 0, 1, or 2
Total possible points: 10
Results – Goal Analysis
Core Purpose Conditions Behavior Criteria Adaptations0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
Pre-pilot & post-pilot goal evaluation
Pre Post
+0.22 -0.11+0.38 +0.13 +0.29
Pilot Non-pilot0123456789
10
Overall goal improvement in pilot vs non-pilot
Pre-dataPost-data
+0.48
Results – Goal Analysis
+1.12
Resources Accessed by Subject Area
Transition
Writing
Math
Speech & Lang
Reading
Behavior/SEL
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
3
12
14
15
20
29
Percent Viewed
Top 10 Most Viewed Subject Strands
Behavior/SEL
Self-Management
Responsible Decision Making
Speech & Lang
Expressive Language
Articulation
Academic
Comprehension: Lit
Comprehension: Info
Narrative
Informative & Explanatory
Phonics and Decoding
Number Operations
• SB IEP rationale & process
• SB IEP pilot process
• Strategies & tools for implementation
• Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies into process
• Results - impact on IEP goals & collaboration
Agenda
Improving Collaboration through Standards-Based
IEPs: Tools and TacticsSpecial School District
Amber Del Gaiso & Scott Crooksakdelgaiso@ssdmo.org/sdcrooks@ssdmo.org
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