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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITYKENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITYSchool of EducationSchool of Education
Out of the Box Thinking:Resources for IHE Faculty and Students
in an Online Environment
Presenters:Presenters:
Dr. Beverly Downing, Kentucky State UniversityDr. Beverly Downing, Kentucky State UniversityMrs. Saundra Birch, Kentucky State UniversityMrs. Saundra Birch, Kentucky State University
Mrs. Renee Scott, Kentucky Department of EducationMrs. Renee Scott, Kentucky Department of Education
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Background Information
The Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) awarded for 2007-2012
“Is a collaborative effort to increase student achievement and post-school success for students with disabilities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Includes a five-year initiative linked in partnership with numerous agencies throughout the state.”
http://education.kysu.edu
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SPDGFive Targeted Outcomes :
I. Improve the instructional climate of Kentucky’s schools through a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model.
II. Improve postsecondary outcomes for Kentucky’s students with disabilities. III. Build the capacity of Kentucky’s schools to increase academic achievement
for students with low incidence disabilities.
IV. Increase and retain the number of special education teachers
(KSU partnership).
V. Improve early childhood transition and over representation in early childhood programs.
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SPDGTargeted Outcome IV
Teacher Recruitment & Retention
Promote instructional equity so experienced teachers, as well as, pre-service teachers can have a customized program to meet their individual needs and address instructional issues unique to his/her region or teaching assignment.
Objective 1: Increase the number of students in the distance learning Special Education Program at Kentucky State University
Objective 2: Develop an in-depth professional development program to provide highly trained educators competent in both special education and culturally responsive instruction to close achievement gaps.
Objective 3: To develop an in-depth continuing professional development program for current special education teachers and parent training by using distance learning technologies to deliver these training materials available at all times in an effort to close the achievement gap in special education.
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Graduate ProgramGraduate Program
Master of Arts in Special Education (K-12) Learning Behavior Disorders
36-45 hours. (33 hrs plus Practicum 3, 6 or 12)
TOTALLY ON-LINE
Alternative Certification Program (Option 6)
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Significant FindingsSignificant Findings
No Teaching Experience 49%
Two or more Years of Teaching Experience 51%
Referrals from Website 41%
Word of Mouth 55%
Online/Distant Learning Program Factor 76%
Plan to Continue Teaching in Same School 42%
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Kentucky State UniversityKentucky State UniversitySchool of EducationSchool of Education
Special Education Professional Development
(SPDG)
Needs Assessment Survey Needs Assessment Survey
On-Line Professional Development CenterOn-Line Professional Development Center
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Next Steps
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Our Pledge Our Pledge
Out of the Box Thinking:
Resources for IHE Faculty and Studentsin an Online Environment
As an on-line learning provider….. As an on-line learning provider….. How do you ensure that students in How do you ensure that students in the virtual environment get the same the virtual environment get the same
level and quality of resources as level and quality of resources as those that are provided for on-those that are provided for on-
campus students.campus students.
The Obligation
BenefitsBenefitsFree Professional Development
(for life of grant)CertificationDevelopment provided by Authorities in the FieldPortfolio/Credit for Prior Learning OptionGraduate Level Academic CreditDegree Credit (Cluster/Strands)Career Networking and BloggingDemonstration Mini Grant Opportunities
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Admissions &Registration
On-line Easy Access
Centralized one-on-one Guidance
A Listening Ear
Assurance
Communication
Availability
Orientation
Webinars
On-line Module
Readiness for On-line Learning
Advisement
The Advisor
The Power of Email
Webinar Wizardry
TechnicalAssistance
Technology Specialist
Blackboard Technical Assistant
24-7 Tech Support
Meetings
Webinar Wizardry
Blackboard Tools
Face-to-Face•Walk-in &•By Appt.
Other Ed Major Meetings
Books &Resources
The Virtual Bookstore
On-line Book Resources
Tutoring Services
Turnitin
Library & Research Resources
Yesterday’s Library
Today’s Library
Tomorrow’s Library
Clinical and Field Experiences
Observation of Supervision of Clinical and Field Experiences
Other Campus Resources
Awards & Honors
Campus Events
Scholarship Opportunities
International Studies & More…
On-line Professional Development Center
Free – Free – Free- Free
•High Quality•Validated•Reliable•Best Practices•Experts•Facilitators
Professional Professional Development Development Resources UsedResources Used
The IRIS CenterNCLB: Doing What WorksKnowledge Development SystemAuthentic Professional Development
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What to ExpectWhat to Expect
Facilitated Professional DevelopmentQuality and Relevant Professional
DevelopmentTargeted Usage TrainingDiscussion Boards/ForumsResponsive Technical Support
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TestPreparationExamination Support & Preparation (ESP)
•Study Plan•Coursework•PRAXIS II Workshops•Test Taking Workshops•PLATO Learning•PD Sites & Training•Smartphone & iPad Apps
Ms. Renee ScottMs. Renee Scott Mrs. Saundra Birch Mrs. Saundra Birch
Kentucky Department of EducationKentucky Department of Education SOE Technology Specialist SOE Technology Specialist
Division of Next Generation ProfessionalsDivision of Next Generation Professionals Kentucky State University Kentucky State University
500 Mero Street500 Mero Street School of Education School of Education
Frankfort, KY 40601Frankfort, KY 40601 Frankfort, KY 40601 Frankfort, KY 40601
[email protected] [email protected]
(502) 564-44770 Phone(502) 564-44770 Phone (502) 597-5919 Phone (502) 597-5919 Phone
(502) 597-5917 Fax(502) 597-5917 Fax
Dr. Beverly L. DowningDr. Beverly L. Downing
Kentucky State UniversityKentucky State University
School of EducationSchool of Education
400 E. Main Street400 E. Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 597-5919 Phone(502) 597-5919 Phone
(502) 597-5917 Fax(502) 597-5917 Fax
http://education.kysu.edu