Special Education Director Call

February 2015

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

Legislative Updates (2.13.15)• Bills out of play • HB 1070 – a bill that mandated school districts to provide special

education and related services to homeschool students. Withdrawn by the sponsor.

• HB 1093 – a repeat of last year’s bill to allow parents/guardians to opt their students out of the state assessment. Defeated in House Education. Tight vote: 7 in favor of allowing the opt-out; 8 against it.

• SB 104 – a bill that clarified the process for receiving parental consent when a school is administering particular types of surveys. Tabled in Senate Education.

• SB 164 – a bill that required students to pass a civics test in order to graduate from high school. Test would be the same one used by the federal government to test applicants to become U.S. naturalized citizens. Withdrawn by the sponsor; a resolution has been offered in its place (SCR 6).

Bills making their way through process • HB 1092 – a bill to establish and fund a rural school teacher recruitment assistance

program. Current dollar amount is $1. Passed the House; to be heard next in Senate Appropriations.

• HB 1101 – a bill to ensure local control over curriculum and instruction. Passed the House.

• 1147 – a bill to increase the dollar amount of the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. Passed out of House Appropriations and headed to the floor.

• HB 1148 – a bill to require monthly fund balance amounts from school districts, collected as part of district’s annual report to DOE. Passed the House.

• SB 176 – a bill to provide for development of online resources and a rubric for textbook analysis, and to make an appropriation. To be heard by Appropriations Committee.

• SB 183 – a bill to revise the voting requirements regarding issuance of bonds and capital outlay certificates (from 60% to 55%). Passed out of Senate Local Government.

Bills yet to be heard • HB 1184 – a bill that would heavily regulate the use of digital

learning platforms • HB 1198 – a bill that would require legislative approval of the

state assessment • HB 1207 – a bill to revise certain provisions concerning

pension fund and capital outlay fund tax levies, to provide opt-out for capital outlay levy, and to revise the PSA

• HB 1223 – a bill to end the state’s involvement with the Common Core standards. To be heard in House Education on 2/18.

Access all bills at http://legis.sd.gov/

Proficiency in Reading by 4th Grade

Proficiency in Math by 9th Grade

Accommodations• For SBAC

– SBAC Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodation Guidelines – http://sd.portal.airast.org/test-administrators/

– Review IEP’s to make sure assessment accommodations meet requirements for the state testing

– Tools also found on SD SBAC website - http://doe.sd.gov/octe/SMARTERbalanced.aspx

• D-Step Science - http://doe.sd.gov/oats/dakSTEP.aspx

Online Science Accommodations• Embedded Tools

– Answer Choice Eliminator

– Bookmark Flag– Calculator– Digital Notepad– Highlighter– Line Reader– Magnify– Zoom

• Accommodations– Embedded

• Color Contrast (not available yet)

– Non-embedded• Alternate Setting• ASL• Calculator (talking)• Noise Buffers• Read Aloud (needs to be

trained)• Scribe

Paper/Pencil Science Accommodations

• Same as in previous years• Still need to mark the student demographic

sheet for accommodations

Training

• Read Aloud - (SBAC Read Aloud Guidelines)• Scribe – (SBAC Scribing Protocol)• Sign Language

Found at: http://doe.sd.gov/octe/SMARTERbalanced.aspx

Testing Dates• Testing Dates for everything

– ACCESS and ACCESS Alt (for ELL students) ACCESS: Feb. 2 – March 6, 2015ACCESS Alt: Feb. 2 - March 6, 2015

– Smarter Balanced (ELA and Math Assessment)Grades 3 – 8: March 10 – May 15, 2015Grade 11: March 30 – May 15, 2015

– NCSC (Alternate ELA and Math Assessment)March 30 – May 15

– DSTEP Science and DSTEP Science AltMarch 30 – April 24, 2015

Assessment Administration Training

• All trainings will be provided through the webinar venue

• Will be posted sometime this week• Assessment directors receive updates from

Jan Martin• Registration for webinars is through the

GoSignMeUp online registration system

Smarter Balanced workshops

• Based on a number of factors, the Office of Assessment has scheduled face-to-face workshops for Smarter Balanced

• Feb. 23rd – Rapid City – Ramkota – 9-4• Feb. 24th – Pierre – Ramkota – 9-4• Feb. 25th - Aberdeen – Ramkota – 9-4• Feb. 26th - Sioux Falls – SE Tech – 9-4

DSTEP-A Science Training Dates• Test Admin Training Session 1 – Mon 3/2/15 1-2:30 pm CT• Test Admin Training Session 2 – Tue 3/3/15 10-11:30 am CT• Test Admin Training Session 3 – Wed 3/4/15 1-2:30 pm CT• Test Admin Training Session 4a – Thur 3/5/15 10-11:30 am CT• Test Admin Training Session 4b (teacher only) – Thur 3/5/15

3:15-4:30 pm CT• Test Admin Training Session 5 (Q&A)– Thur 3/26/15 1-2:30 pm

CT

NCSC Training

• Teachers and Testing Coordinators will participate in a series of modules to train on administering the assessment

• Dates as to when the modules will open to begin training have not been decided

• Modules take about 3-4 hours to complete

NCSC Assessment

• Be sure to have students that are participating in the Alternate Assessment marked in Campus

• Testing Coordinators, Principals, Superintendents, SPED Directors – be on the look out for template to register coordinators and teachers to administer the assessment.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DATA COLLECTION

“Brown Bag” Thursdays in MarchIndicator 6, 7, 11, & 12 Training Series

• Save the Dates (12pm-12:45pm CST)

– Indicator 6 on March 5th

– Indicator 7 on March 12th

– Indicator 11 on march 19th

– Indicator 12 on March 26th• No registration required (see attached flyer for login/call-in

information)• Contact Wendy Trujillo at wendy.trujillo@state.sd.us with

any questions on beginning implementation with the state initiative.

Early Childhood Guides• SEP developed 4 pamphlets for district use (each district/Coop

should have received a packet of printed guides)

– Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Providers– Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Parents– SD Early Childhood outcomes (updated)– Transition: Preschool to Kindergarten

• Available to print – http://www.doe.sd.gov/oess/sped-earlyIntervention619.aspx

• If you would like to provide any feedback on the guides please email Wendy.Trujillo@state.sd.us

Preschool LRE

Indicator 11 & 12 Spreadsheets• 2014-2015 Spreadsheets and directions are

now available at http://www.doe.sd.gov/oess/sped-SPP.aspx

• Submission will begin being accepted May 1st, 2015– Indicator 11 due by August 1st, 2015– Indicator 12 due by September 1st, 2015

College and Career Ready

Students graduate high school ready for postsecondary or the workforce

Transition Services Liaison Project staff have upcoming “Catch the Wave” events throughout the state. This is a great opportunity for students with disabilities to learn about post-secondary education (either college or technical institutes.) Students will learn about preparing for college life, securing appropriate accommodations, and developing self-advocacy and communication skills. The dates are:

Catch The Wave 2015 Location Region Date Time

Vermillion, SD South East 3/4/2015 9:00am-3:00pm

Mitchell, MTI South Central 3/24/2015 9:00am-3:00pm

Spearfish, BHSU Western 3/31/2015 9:30am-2:30pm

Aberdeen, NSU North Central 4/1/2015 9:00am-2:30pm

Watertown, LATI North Central 4/16/2015 9:00am-2:30 pm

For more information on Catch the Wave, please go to http://www.tslp.org/CTW.htm

Effective Teachers and Leaders

Students are supported by effective teachers and leaders.

Reading Fluency Tracker

Parent SurveysThe parent needs to complete and return the survey by May 31, 2015.

If the parent has more than one child receiving services, they need to fill out a survey for each of their children separately.

Provide the option to participate online:English: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q6JW6HJ Spanish: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MJNWNVJ

If you need additional surveys please contact Arlene.Maxfield@state.sd.us

Middle School Advocacy and Leadership Grant

• DD Council Request for Proposals (RFP) that encourage creative and innovative ideas for starting or enhancing advocacy and leadership skills training or sharing those curriculums and activities that are already working within your school for middle school students.

• Grant application to the Council by March 31, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact me at 605-773-6369.

School Climate

Students enter schools that are provide an environment conducive to learning.

February Behavior TipCan’t Do vs. Won’t Do

1. Have we taught the skills?2. Do they have the skills?3. How do we know they have the skills?4. Do they have the skills in all settings?5. Have we reinforced the skill 6. when we see them?

Can’t Do vs. Won’t Do• Ask the question “why won’t he/she?”• How can I motivate this student to help

change behavior?• How can we start building momentum? • Plan for reinforcements and fading

reinforcements.

Allyson Felix

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIFIC

CEIS Data Collection• Districts that elected to use 15% of IDEA Part B

funds during the 13-14 SY– reporting was submitted through 14-15

Flowthrough– Districts will be contacted to verify the number of

students who received special education and related services under Part B during the preceeding two years.

– Questions? Dawn.wirth@state.sd.us

Indicator 17-State Systemic Improvement Plan

Students with specific learning disabilities will increase reading proficiency by fourth grade from 36% to 45% by 2018, as measured by

statewide assessments.

District stakeholdersCoherent Improvement Strategies

• Data Analysis• Instructional Practices and Strategies• Collaboration• Family and Community Engagement

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Assistive Technology Webinar Series

• Dates – Feb 17 – On-line Assessment Supports– Mar 17 – Update on Kurzweil (What’s in it and what can it do to

help you?)– Apr 21 – Preparing for college: What’s available for the incoming

freshman for AT• Time: 2:30 PM MST/3:30 PM CST• To register, click on the registration form link: https://

www.surveymonkey.com/s/G8FVNJ2• See attached flyer for more information

Provided for by the Assistive Technology Workgroup

Special Education Conference

• Raising the Bar to Achieve Results for All!• March 10 – 11, 2015• Best Western Ramkota in Sioux Falls• USD and CEU credits available

– College & Career Readiness:– 21st Century Learning:– Instructional Practices:– Positive Behavior Approaches:

FREE! Parent Presentation with Jonathan Mooney

We’re Not Broken: Empowering Labeled Students High school students encouraged to attend with

parents!! March 10, 2015 7:00PM-8:30PM

Ramkota Hotel, Sioux Falls For more information on Jonathan Mooney please

visit http://www.jonathanmooney.com/

Multi-tiered System of Supports

• Registration will open mid March– Summer MTSS Conference

• College credit and CEUs available

– June 3 and 4 – Pierre• June 3- Jill Jackson (academics)• June 4- George Sugai (behavior)

• Contact Rebecca Cain at rebecca.cain@state.sd.us with any questions on beginning implementation with the state initiative.

Monthly Topical Calls• Upcoming Calls 3:30-4:30 (central):

– MTSS March 3, PBIS tier 1– AAC (4th Tues) – SPED (2nd Tues) – Assistive Technology (3rd Tues) – Check Sped Director Monthly Meeting site for

webinar links , call in numbers and recordings:– http://doe.sd.gov/oess/speddirectors.aspx

TEACHER OR DISTRICT SHARINGIs there a teacher or program that is newsworthy? Please share

Nominees for 2015 Parent Nominated Special Education Staff of the Year

Stephanie Light: Irene-WakondaJessica Griebel: Brandon ValleyWendy Reischle: LennoxNancy Clary: Rapid CityJennifer Gross: West CentralAngela Keller: FrederickJanet Elesen: Frederick

Kathy War Bonnet: GarretsonMichele Latt: FaulktonShawn Frewaldt: LifescapeHeather Trefz: Highmore-HarroldTamara Hughson: OelrichsAlyssa Boeding: Rapid CityTisha Moore: Todd County

Congratulations!!Winner announced at Sped Conference luncheon 3/10

Adaptive PE aims to level physical education playing field

• Spearfish Nick Bindert and Instructor Chris Geuke

• http://www.bhpioneer.com/article_a2d1a07a-a7d3-11e4-9d49-1b9bb145ce95.html

Next Sped Directors LiveMeeting

March 17, 201510:00 CST

Topics:– Federal Part B IDEA Application

ESEA FLEXIBILITY WAIVER PUBLIC COMMENT

Laura Scheibe

REVIEW OF SOUTH DAKOTA PERFORMANCE ON SPP FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

State Performance Plan

Annual Progress ReportFFY 2013

PREPARING CHILDREN FOR LEARNING

Indicator 12:Early Childhood Transition

Indicator 6: 3-5 Least Restrictive Environment

Indicator 7: Preschool Outcomes

Indicator 7: Preschool Outcomes

Indicator 7: Preschool Outcomes

IMPROVE READING AND MATH PROFICIENCYThrough conducive learning environment and high quality instruction

Indicator 3ADistricts meet AMO

Indicator 3B: Participation on Statewide Assessment

Indicator 3C:Proficiency

• Number of Children with IEPs proficient• Children with IEPs who received a valid

score and a proficiency was assigned. • Due to pilot year, no data to report.

Indicator 4A:Suspension/Expulsion

Indicator 4B:Suspension/Expulsion

Indicator 5:6-21 Least Restrictive Environment

FACILITATE INVOLVEMENT AND EVALUATE STUDENTS APPROPRIATELY

Indicator 8: Parent Involvement Survey

Indicator 9

• Disproportionate Representation by race/ethnicity for all students on an IEP.– Must meet numerical (min N of 20 and 3.0

weighted risk ration) and policy and procedures out of compliance

– South Dakota had 0 districts– Meet 0% target

Indicator 10

• Disproportionate Representation by race/ethnicity for specific disability categories (SLD, CD, ED, Speech, OHI, and AU).– Must meet numerical (min N of 20 and 3.0

weighted risk ration) and policy and procedures out of compliance

– South Dakota had 0 districts– Meet 0% target

Indicator 11:Initial Evaluation Timeline

• South Dakota has a 25 school day evaluation timeline• Collected via Spreadsheet

COLLEGE AND CAREER READY

Indicator 1Graduation Rate

• ESEA Calculation• Report Card Data• One year lag (2012-2013 Graduates)• South Dakota graduation requirements

Indicator 2: Dropout Rate

Number of youth with IEPS (age 14-21) who exited special education due to dropping out

Total number of students (14-21) on child count.

FFY 2012 Data

FFT 2013 Target

FFY 2013 Data

113 4469 2.22% 3.11% 2.53%

- Number of youth dropout divide by number of youth age 14-21- One year lag behind (2012-2013 data)

Indicator 13:Secondary Transition

Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes