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ALEXA POSNY, PH.D.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
JULY 23, 2012
1
EDUCATION
FOR A MORE
COMPETITIVE
AMERICA & BETTER
FUTURE
“We will not be able to keep
the American promise of
equal opportunity if
we fail to provide a
world-class education to every child.”
—President Barack Obama
March 2010
All students will acquire the same essential knowledge and skills
All students learning will be carefully monitored, and will be given multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning
All students will promptly receive extra time and support if they experience difficulty in learning
All students teachers will clarify the standards they will use in assessing the quality of student work
All students will be the beneficiaries of educators who have promised to work together collaboratively to use the practices that have a positive impact on their achievement
OUR OBJECTIVE…
Which group of United States Presidents is in the
correct chronological order?
a.Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant ,Rooseveltb.Washington, Adams, Pierce, Jacksonc.Jackson, Madison, Truman, Wilsond.Polk, Lincoln, Hayes, Grant
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
Which group of United States Presidents is in the
correct chronological order?
a.Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant ,Rooseveltb.Washington, Adams, Pierce, Jacksonc.Jackson, Madison, Truman, Wilsond.Polk, Lincoln, Hayes, Grant
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
The Smith family has a Mother, Father and 7
daughters. Each daughter has 1 brother. How many people are in the family?
a. 9b. 10c. 15d. 16
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
The Smith family has a Mother, Father and 7
daughters. Each daughter has 1 brother. How many people are in the family?
a. 9b. 10c. 15d. 16
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus.
• An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
• An old friend who once saved your life
• The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
Give the car keys to the old friend and let him
take the old lady to the hospital. You stay behind and wait for the bus with the man/woman of your
dreams.
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S GOAL
“…by the end of the decade, (we) will have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world…We simply cannot achieve that goal without Americans of all ages and abilities going to college and getting degrees in far greater numbers than they are today. ”Arne Duncan, Secretary US Education Department
Early childhood service delivery systems aligned and providers qualified
Teacher training programs designed to prepare all teachers to teach students with disabilities
All students with disabilities provided personalized learning and needed interventions
All assessments accessible by students with disabilities resulting in accurate information about what they know and can do
Transition services supporting students with disabilities’ post-secondary completion and employment
2020 GOAL: GAME CHANGERS
OUR VISION:
All ED offices owning the “game changers”
OUR MISSION:
All ED offices engaged in implementing actions to “change
the game”
From 1991 to today, how many more infants,
toddlers and preschoolers receive services under
IDEA?
a. 44,000b.104,000c. 148,000d. 194,000
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY?
From 1991 to today, how many more infants,
toddlers and preschoolers receive services under
IDEA?
a. 44,000b.104,000c. 148,000d. 194,000
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY?
High quality early learning programs result in:
Significant improvement in early literacy, language and math skills
A 50% decrease in the rate of special education placements through 2nd grade
A 33% decrease in grade repetition through 8th grade
A 32% lower incidence of juvenile arrests
EARLY INTERVENTION WORKS
Source: IDEA data – Part C Child Count 2010 Table 8-1 https://www.ideadata.org/arc_toc12.asp#partcCC; Rosenberg, Zhang, & Robinson. (2008). Prevalence of Developmental Delays and participation in Early Intervention Services for Young Children.
Many states do not have a comprehensive and coordinated early childhood system. Multiple early childhood programs administered by different
agencies exist. Each agency uses different policies, procedures, and funding
streams.
There are multiple systems of personnel preparation and/or licensing across the country in early childhood special education. Early Intervention (EI) credentialing requirements differ across
all states. Methods used by states who offer an EI credential are
inconsistent. The EI credentialing process is complex and idiosyncratic across
states.
ALIGNMENT AND PROVIDER DATA
Sources: The Center to Inform Personnel Preparation Policy and Practice in Early Intervention and Preschool Education. (2008). Study IV: National Status of Early Intervention Personnel Credentials Think Tank: May 24-25, 2006 in Washington, D.C. (2007). Study V: Analysis of State Licensure/Certification Requirements for Early Childhood Special Educators Think Tank: June 11-12, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
GAME CHANGER #1: EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
Objective: Improve services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities in natural environments and inclusive settings to
enhance their development and to prepare them to enter kindergarten
ready to learn.
Teacher training programs are
designed to prepare all teachers to
teach students with disabilities
GAME CHANGER #2
ALL TEACHERS TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Sources: U.S. Department of Education-NCES, Common Core of Data, ELsI Table Generator, Accessed May 31, 2011.-OSEP, 618 Data Collection: Personnel, ideadata.org, Accessed May 31, 2011.
By 2020, over 440,000 teachers will retire
55% of new teachers leave within the first five years
55% of new teachers in DC leave within the first two years
WHAT WE NEED31
Recent research on first-year general education teachers indicates that: 17% did not receive preparation for working
with SWDs. Of those who did, 52% classified the
preparation as “a little” or “not at all” useful.
Recent research on first-year special education teachers indicates that: 80% felt prepared to work with SWDs.
IMPROVING PREPARATION FOR TEACHERS
GAME CHANGER #2: TEACHER TRAINING
PROGRAMS
Objective: Prepare and retain great teachers,
leaders, and service providers to meet the needs of children, youth and adults
with disabilities and improve their outcomes.
All students with disabilities have
access to personalized
learning and needed interventions
GAME CHANGER #3
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS:LEARNING IN INCLUSIVE, INTEGRATED
SETTINGS
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Data Analysis System (DANS), OMB #1820-0517: "Part B, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Implementation of FAPE Requirements," 2010. Table 2-2 , Sailor, W. (18 April 2002). Testimony submitted to President ’s Commission on Excellence in Special Education
Research Agenda Task Force.
Personalized learning emphasizes tailoring instruction to meet each student’s individual needs (including the use of accommodations and assistive technology) (Tomlinson, 2000, 2001)
Research has demonstrated that children with disabilities can achieve at high levels when provided appropriate supports and instruction
Previously low achieving students with disabilities who struggled in reading and math had significant increases in test scores (Allor et al., 2010; Fuchs et al., 2008; Gersten et al., 2009; Kamps et al., 2008; Mautone et al., 2009; Scammacca et al., 2007; Vaughn, Denton, & Fletcher, 2010; Wanzek & Vaughn, 2010)
PERSONALIZED LEARNING WORKS
Sources: Gersten, R., Beckmann, S., Clarke, B., Foegen, A., Marsh, L., Star, J. R., & Witzel, B. (2009). Assisting students struggling with mathematics: Response to Intervention (RtI) for elementary and middle schools (NCEE 2009-4060). Wanzek, J. & Vaughn, S. (2010). Tier 3 interventions for students with significant reading problems. Theory Into Practice, 49, 305-314; Tomlinson, C. A. (2000). Differentiation of
Instruction in the Elementary Grades; Tomlinson, C. A. (2001). How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms.
Response to Intervention (RTI)…is a way of screening children, early in their schooling, that can help schools and educators identify those who may not be responding to instruction – and thus may be at risk for school failure. The technique allows schools, on a school-wide basis, to provide any student more intensive support–and monitor their progress—than may be typically available in every classroom.
WHAT WE NEED
GAME CHANGER #3:PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND
INTERVENTIONS
Objective: Ensure that children and youth with
disabilities, including those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, have
access to effective individualized instruction.
In what country did standardized
assessments originate ?
a. Finlandb. United Statesc. Chinad. Britain
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY?
In what country did standardized
assessments originate ?
a. Finlandb. United Statesc. Chinad. Britain
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY?
All assessments are accessible by students with disabilities and
provide accurate information about
what they know and can do
GAME CHANGER #4
HOW ARE SWDS PARTICIPATING IN STATEWIDE ASSESSMENTS?
Source: United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Data Accountability Center, 2008-2010.
SWDs can meet college- and career-ready standards: SWDs can excel within the general curriculum. SWDs can be prepared for success in post-secondary
including college and/or careers.
SWDs must be ensured: Access to the general curriculum Ability to meet their unique needs IEPs with goals aligned to grade-level academic standards Teachers and support personnel able to deliver high-
quality, evidence-based, individualized instructional and support services.
ACCOUNTABILITY:HOLDING ALL STUDENTS TO HIGH STANDARDS
Sources: Gersten, R., Beckmann, S., Clarke, B., Foegen, A., Marsh, L., Star, J. R., & Witzel, B. (2009). Assisting students struggling with mathematics: Response to Intervention (RtI) for elementary and middle schools (NCEE 2009-4060). Wanzek, J. & Vaughn, S. (2010). Tier 3 interventions for students with significant reading problems. Theory Into Practice, 49, 305-314.
Common Core State Standards Initiative. Application to Students with Disabilities. http://www.corestandards.org
GAME CHANGER #4:ACCESSIBLE ASSESSMENTS
Objective:Improve achievement of students with
disabilities as measured against college- and career-ready standards, and close
the achievement gap between students with disabilities and peers.
Transition services better support students with
disabilities’ post-secondary
completion and employment
GAME CHANGER #5
ACHIEVEMENT…AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS:EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Table A-6, Last Modified: 10/7/2011
Postsecondary Education Category 1990 2005
Ever enrolled in anypostsecondary school 26.3% 45.6%
Ever enrolled in a 4-year college 5.2% 14.3%
Graduated from orcompleted program at 4-
year college0.1% 4.2%
ACHIEVEMENT…AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS:POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OUTCOMES
For Young Adults with Disabilities
Objective:Prepare individuals with disabilities for
college and/or career success and independent living.
GAME CHANGER #5:TRANSITION SERVICES
If other workers only put in 99.9%:
2 million documents would be lost by the IRS each year
500 patients would receive the wrong operation each week
There would be 18 major plane crashes each day around the world
17,000 pieces of mail would be lost at the post office each hour
GIVING 100%56
How much dirt is in a 6 x 6 x 6 hole?
a. 12 lbs.b. 36 lbs.c. 216 lbs.d. None of the above
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?