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Objective 1.4
Pamela Broadston, Ed.D.University of Arkansas – Little
RockKate Reynolds, Ph.D.
University of New Orleans
Objective 1.4
Multi-state D/HH Teacher Preparation and Certification Models
Objective 1.4: Charge
Establish an advanced technology-facilitated, multi-state teacher preparation and certification model and a pilot investigation of the implementation of that model so that there is greater access to d/hh teacher preparation programs within the multi-state area and an increase in the number of d/hh teachers within the multi-state area.
Overall Outcome :
Empirical evidence of the use of an advanced technology-facilitated, multi-state d/hh teacher preparation and certification model and an increase in the number of d/hh teachers with multi state certification.
Activity 1:
In collaboration with the Southeast Regional Resource center (SERRC), conduct a needs assessment
Preliminary Data – Activity 1*Note: Initial needs assessment conducted by SERRC has unverified
data. We are currently researching sources and credibility of data.
State
D/HH
Certified Tchrs. in
FTE
Students who are
D/HH
Teacher to
Student Ratio
Needed Certified
D/HH Tchrs.
Alabama 148 1055 1:7 ?
Arkansas
34.5 650 1:19 ?
Florida n/a 3764 n/a ?
Georgia 254 1789 1:7 ?
Louisiana
93 1422 1:15 ?
Mississippi
33 640 1:19 ?
Oklahoma
n/a 889 n/a ?
Texas 860 6266 1:7 ?
Puerto Rico
n/a 889 n/a ?
Virgin Islands
2 23 1:11 ?
Preliminary Data – Activity 1*Note: Initial needs assessment conducted by SERRC has unverified
data. We are currently researching sources and credibility of data.
Certification Requirements
• Matrix was developed and presented at SERRC meeting in Tampa, FL
Activity 2:
In collaboration with SERRC, establish a “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)”
Preliminary Results: Activity 2
Original and amended MOU signed by all State Directors of Special Education and Chief Certification Officer in the SERRC states.
Identification of state liaisons
Activity 3:
With SERRC, and through the use of web-based videoconferencing, establish multi-state d/hh teacher preparation and certification models for the 10 southeastern states and territories.
Preliminary Actions: Activity 3
Choice given to individual to research existing successful models of cross boundary (i.e., state, district, IHL) collaboration in a variety of disciplines other than deaf education.
Remaining Activities
Activity 4 -conduct research concerning the viability of a web-based, video conferencing-facilitated, multi-state d/hh teacher preparation and certification model
Pilot Programs – Collaborative Delivery of Instruction
• Nanci Sheetz (Valdosta State) and Susan Easterbrooks (Georgia State) have initiated a cooperative online instructional schedule of courses that allow their students to share instructors and classes without cross-enrolling.
• Kate Reynolds (UNO), Pamela Broadston (UALR), and Nanci Sheetz (Valdosta State) collaboratively taught a combined UNO/UALR asynchronous class online. This course used captioned and interpreted streaming video as well as moderated threaded discussions.
Pilot Programs – Collaborative Delivery of Instruction
Activity 5
• Disseminate the resulting research
SERRC Initiatives - Completed• Establish Southeast Regional Center’s Low
Incidence Disabilities Task Force (SERCLID) in VI, D/HH and D/B
• Establish 2 task forces: Regional Certification Standards Model and Regional Personal Preparation Model (approx. 30 members each)
• Identify instructional delivery methods used by the 16 IHL personnel preparation programs in the SERRC service area
• Plan two 2-day work sessions for task force members (Tampa and New Orleans) in the Spring 2004
Challenges
Look at cross-boundary preparation programs that do not threaten the integrity of existing programs in the SERRC service area that prepare teachers in the field of d/hh.
Determining how to coordinate activities with SERRC without duplicating efforts since missions are identical.
Challenges
Establish on-going intrastate and interstate dialogue between SDE certification officers, SDE directors of Special Education and IHL administration and faculty in D/HH.
Challenges
Contact Information
Dr. Pamela Broadston
Dr. Kate Reynolds
