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College, Career, & Life Readiness
The contents of this PowerPoint were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A120003. However, those
contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement
by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Corinne Weidenthal.
Cohort 2 Informational WebinarMonday, June 2, 2014
Today’s GoalsThis webinar will provide:
An overview of the Next Steps NH: College, Career and Life Readiness project
A description of the scope of the project’s intensive support to Pilot High Schools
Guidance on the application process
Opportunities for Q&A
InstructionsUpon joining the webinar, call in using the
number below:1-800-240-3895Access Code: 600113#
Please enter *6 on your phone to mute your line during the presentation.
This webinar will be recorded.
The PowerPoint and recording will be posted onto the DOE/Next Steps NH website:
http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/special_ed/nextstepsnh.htm
InstructionsIf you have questions please type them into the
question box.
Questions will be answered verbally or written in your question box. Q&As will also be posted on our website.
Overview of the Project
Project Funding
A State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG)
From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
5 year Grant
We are currently in our 2nd year of the grant
Leadership
Project Management Team
New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education:
Mary Steady, Project Director
Donna Couture, Project Coordinator
Janelle Cotnoir, Grants & Contracts Technician
Amy Jenks, Project Consultant
Partners Granite State Independent Living (GSIL)
Monadnock Developmental Services (MDS)
North Country Education Services (NCES)
Strafford Learning Center (SLC)
Parent Information Center (PIC)
The Q.E.D. Foundation
The Institute on Disability at the University of NH
Keene State College
Vocational Rehabilitation & the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning
Evergreen Evaluation and Consulting
State Transition Community of Practice
Vision
All students successfully transition to post-secondary education or training, employment and community living.
The goal of NSNH is to increase the college, career and life readiness of students with disabilities and students at-risk for dropping out of school.
Mission
The mission of NSNH is to provide professional development and coaching to selected schools to implement evidence-informed
transition planning practices in order to increase the number of students
with disabilities and student’s at-risk graduating from high school ready for
college, career and adult life.
OutcomesAn increase in the number of students with
disabilities and students at risk of dropping out of school graduating college and career ready.
School personnel are more familiar and skilled in Transition Focused Education
Increased and improved strategies engaging families in secondary transition planning
Increased student voice in transition planning
Secondary transition planning and programming are data driven.
Increased involvement in local Transition Communities of Practices.
Increased percentage of compliance with Indicator 13 and improved outcomes for Indicator 14.
What Do NSNH Pilot Sites Receive?
Intensive SupportEach Pilot High School is assigned a Regional
Intermediary (coach)Provided FREE professional development:
Training – State, Regional and On-site On-Site Coaching
Strength and Needs Assessment and Action Plan based on the Framework for Transition Focused Education
Family Engagement
Family TrainingFamily Involvement
Family Empowerment
Student Development
Life Skills InstructionCareer & Vocational CurriculaStructured Work Experience
AssessmentSupport Services
Program Structure
Program PhilosophyStrategic Planning
Program Policy & EvaluationResource Allocation
Human Resource Development
Student-Focused Planning
IEP DevelopmentStudent ParticipationPlanning Strategies
Interagency Collaboration
Collaborative FrameworkCollaborative Service
Delivery
Taxonomy
For TransitionFocused Education
Adapted from Kohler, P.D. (1996). Taxonomy for Transition Programming. Champaign: University of
Illinois.
Professional Development
Examples of Evidenced-Informed Practices that support the Transition Focused Education Framework:
Transition Planning within the IEPExtended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)Family Focus Group DevelopmentStudent Centered PlanningRehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural supports,
Education, and Work (RENEW) (optional)
Team development
Using data to drive secondary transition planning and programming
Pilot High SchoolResponsibilities
Participate in FREE professional development offerings onsite, regionally and statewide.
Identify staff member(s) to serve as a Transition Liaison(s) (10-15 hours/month)
Form a Project Leadership Team (meets monthly or more often as needed)
Develop a plan for Family Engagement
Timely submission of data to determine need and fidelity of implementation
Time and resource commitment based on Needs Assessment and Action Plan
Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Implementation Timeline
A total of 20 High School Pilot Sites will participate
Cohort 1:Merrimack Valley High SchoolKingswood Regional High SchoolKennett High SchoolMascoma Valley Regional High School
Cohort 2: four Pilot schools will be chosen (based on region)
Pilot Schools will receive intensive support for 2 years
Consultation will continue through the duration of the project.
Eligibility
New Hampshire Public High Schools are eligible to apply with the endorsement of their superintendent.
New Hampshire Public Academies, Public Charter Schools, and approved Special Education Schools are eligible to apply in a joint application with a participating LEA.
ApplicationScoring
Cover Page completed and required signatures of assurances for the application (Section A - 5 points).
Readiness and Commitment to participate as a Next Steps NH Pilot Site (Section B - 80 points).
School priorities and initiatives have been assessed to ensure alignment with Next Steps NH (Section C – 10 points).
Administrative commitment to participating in and supporting Next Steps NH (Section D - 5 points).
Important Dates
May 14, 2014: Application Released
June 2, 2014: Informational Webinar
June 30, 2014 (4pm): Application Deadline
July 1-25, 2014 : Application Review & Pilot Schools Chosen
August 1, 2014: Notification of selected Pilot Schools
Please type your question into thequestion box
or
Raise your hand
Q&As will also be posted on our website
Questions?
Contact Us
Donna Couture, Project Coordinator271-1536
Mary Steady, Project Director271-3730
http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/special_ed/nextstepsnh.htm