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

renee.scott@education.ky.gov Saundra.birch@kysu.edu

(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

Beverly.downing@kysu.edu

(502) 597-5919 Phone(502) 597-5919 Phone

(502) 597-5917 Fax(502) 597-5917 Fax

http://education.kysu.edu